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Home My WebLink About1991 12 04 CC MIN1991 12 04 CC MIN;¢f4Á REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK/ 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVE, DECEMBER 4, 1991 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. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS GALLEGOS, IZELL, KEYSER AND MAYOR LOWES ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Penman, City Attorney Bower, Dir. of Administrative Services Schuld, Police Chief Lanza, Dir. of Human Services Lucas, City Treasurer Montenegro, Deputy City Clerk Branek and City Clerk Gair 00- The absence of Mayor Pro Tern McNeill was excused. introduced Officers Rudolph Cranton and told of their City Clerk Gair administered officers. Chief of Police Lanza Hernandez and Herbert backgrounds and education the Oath of Office to the ROLL CALL ABSENCE EXCUSED OATH OF OFFICE It was moved D.U.I. Task Item. M/S/C objections. 00- and seconded to place Force on the agenda as IZELL/ GALLEGOS. the Inter-Agency a Subsequent Need There were no SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM APPROVED FOR AGENDA 00 ORAL COMMUNICATION Mayor Lowes declared Oral Communications open and invited those wishing to speak on any subject to come forward. Hillel Arkin, 4347 Stewart, stated that Marsha Arkin was recently appointed as the I.R.S. Publicity Chairman of Los Angeles County, and is available to help the taxpayers. He requested a second hand bookstore in the City and referred to a piece of property that he thought would be appropriate, Marcia Arkin/ 4347 Stewart, stated that the library is an important learning institution and the Friends of the Library are looking for a site for the second hand bookstore. Gerard Avila, 12769 Torch, stated that the Code Enforcement Officer had issued a warning to him regarding the cars parked on the yard at his home. He felt the complaint came from Eggleston's, that nothing is done with his complaints about them and that he will contact a lawyer. Pam Schnabel, 14217 Los Angeles, stated that one homeowner would not sign for the sidewalk program on Los Angeles Street, but with City Staff assistance, the right of way was obtained. ORAL COMMU NICATIONS OPEN ARKIN ARKIN AVILA SCHNABEL BIB] 37651-U01 1991-U02 12-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3751-U03 DO9351-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/29/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 1991 12 04 CC MIN;¢f4Á REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DECEMBER 4, 1991 PAGE TWO Dominic Tu, ASB President, Sierra Vista High School, TU Valeric Sanchez, ASB Vice President and Claudia Rivas, Speaker of the House, informed Council of the various activities that the school is involved in through December 20th and the success of the Christmas tree sales. There being no other speakers. Mayor Lowes declared the Oral Communications closed. 00- CONSENT CALENDAR City Clerk Gair presented the Consent Calendar: CONSENT CALENDAR 1. 2. 3. 4. Approval of Certificate of Posting for December 4, 1991 Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 91-94 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK Approve Agreement Okel Investigations Police Background Investigations Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 91-95 CALLING & GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 1992 FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES 5. 6. 7. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 91-96 REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO SAID CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 1992 Award of Bid for Demolition and Asbestos Abatement 4115 & 4127 Laurens Morgan Park Expansion Barsotti's, Inc. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 91-97 PARTICIPATE IN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COORDINATED PARATRANSIT NETWORK 8. Support for Los Angeles County Amendments to AB 939 Waste Management 9. Approve Participation in inter-Agency D.U.I. Task Force It was moved and seconded to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. M/S/C: GALLEGOS/IZELL. There were no objections. 00- CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED BIB] 37651-U01 1991-U02 12-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3751-U03 DO9351-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/29/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 1991 12 04 CC MIN;¢f4Á REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DECEMBER 4, 1991 PAGE THREE PUBLIC HEARING City Manager Penman stated that the revocation of CP-273 was continued to December 18, 1991, however Mr. Roussel has sent a letter requesting the public hearing be continued to January 15, 1992. Mayor Loves declared the Public Hearing and continued to January 15, 1992. open on CP-273 It was moved and seconded to continue the Public Hearing for the revocation of CP-273 to January 15, 1992. M/S/C: GALLEGOS/ IZELL. There were no objections. Assistant to the City Manager Volmert presented an overview of the City's preliminary draft waste management plans to allow for additional input and comments to be incorporated into the final draft plans prior to their adoption. The Preliminary Drafts have been available for public review, staff has not received any written comments from the public and the Final Drafts will be ready for public review by the end of this year. The draft elements reflect the overall goals that have been previously established. The three documents submitted for review are environmental assessment, the Preliminary Reduction and Recycling Element and the Draft Household Hazardous Waste Element contains various requirements. It was recommended that Council conduct the public hearing and provide direction relating to the preparation of the Final Draft Source Reduction and Recycling Element and the Final Draft Household Hazardous Waste Element. the initial Draft Source Preliminary which also Mayor Lowes declared the Public Hearing open for the Preliminary Draft Source Reduction and Recycling Element and the Preliminary Draft Household Hazardous Waste Element and invited those wishing to speak on this subject to come forward. PUBLIC HEARING CP-273 REVOCATION PUBLIC HEARING OPEN/ CONTINUED MOTION TO CONTINUE APPROVED PRELIMI- NARY DRAFT SOURCE REDUCTION & RECYCL- ING ELEMENT PUBLIC HEARING OPEN 4537 Holly, asked for clarification of the Roth Dryden, report. There being no other speakers, Public Hearing closed. Mayor Lowes declared the Mayor Lowes stated that Council had previously discussed the goals and priorities of the Preliminary Draft Source Reduction and Recycling Element and the Preliminary Draft Household Hazardous Waste Element and did not see a need to go through them again. The reduction of trash in the landfills is required by the state, which gives no help financially or a way to control growth. It was moved and seconded to direct staff to prepare the Final Draft and advertise for the Public Hearing. M/S/C: IZELL/GALLEGOS, There were no objections. Administrative Assistant Mimura requested Council to conduct a public hearing on the approval of the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy CHAS). As a condition to receive a Federal grant for the program, cities are required to develop and implement the CHAS which replaced the Housing Assistance Plan. The Strategy is to determine the housing needs of the low and moderate income persons/families and develop and implement a plan to meet those housing needs. Staff recommends that the Council approve the Comprehensive DRYDEN CLOSED DISCUSSION PREPARE FINAL DRAFT APPROVED COMPREHEN- SIVE HOUSING AFFORDABI- LITY STRATEGY CHAS) BIB] 37651-U01 1991-U02 12-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3751-U03 DO9351-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/29/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 1991 12 04 CC MIN;¢f4Á REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DECEMBER 4, 1991 PAGE FOUR Housing Affordability Strategy modifications. CHAS) with or without In response to Council questions. Administrative Assistant Mimura stated that when the City receives the 1990 Census data the plan will be reviewed and amended, all cities were given a deadline of October 31, 1991, and there are no fines if the deadline is not met, It was moved and seconded to approve the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy CHAS) plan. M/S/C: GALLEGOS/I2ELL. There were no objections. 00- REPORTS OF OFFICERS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES City Manager Penman provided information to the Council regarding two possible ballot measures, a special police tax and a card club ordinance, for the April, 1992 municipal general election. The Citizens Finance Committee recommended placing both of the measures on the ballot for the April, 1992 election. The cost of the election/ the time limit for placing a measure on the ballot, the cost to verifying signatures to qualify a measure were outlined. Staff suggested that $850,000 was needed to fund twelve pos ition in the police department and a formula was presented for Council to consider. The City of Inglewood uses a sliding scale on the commercial/industrial front footage formula. Council direction needed regarding the following matters: 1) Placing a card club ordinance on the April, 1992 ballot; 2) Placing a special police tax on the April, 1992 ballot; and 3) Number two will require some direction regarding the method of assessment. If one or both ordinances are placed on the April, 1992 ballot, the City Attorney will need to prepare the necessary ordinances and the City Clerk will prepare the resolutions for the next meeting. Councilman Gallegos stated that he had not and does not agree with the Card Club, but he will support placing the Card Club Measure on the ballot. The reasons that he will support the measure are because, Councilman Keyser has almost enough signatures to place the Card Club Measure on the ballot, it is obvious by the signatures that the people want a voice the decision, and out of respect for his constituent. DISCUSSION CHAS APPROVED BALLOT MEASURES CARD CLUB & SPECIAL POLICE ASSESSMENT DISCUSSION Councilman Keyser stated collected, the cost to the and that the citizens have Club. the number of signatures City for a Special Election a right to vote on the Card Councilman Izell stated that he will stay with his original vote and not vote for the Card Club. Council discussed the number of multi- single family residence, using a figuring the Police Assessment and needed for the police department. family rentals and simple method for the maximum amount Councilman Izell stated that he felt all of this was circumventing Proposition 13, and the utility tax could be raised or lowered as needed. It was moved and seconded to place the Card Club Ordinance and the Police Assessment Ordinance on the ballot for the April, 1992 election. M/S: KEYSER/LOWES. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES KEYSER, MAYOR LOWES, GALLEGOS CARD CLUB & POLICE ASSESSMENT ON BALLOT ROLL CALL BIB] 37651-U01 1991-U02 12-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3751-U03 DO9351-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/29/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 1991 12 04 CC MIN;¢f4Á REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DECEMBER 4, 1991 PAGE FIVE NOES ABSENT IZELL MCNEILL MOTION APPROVED 00- COUNCIL/STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Gallegos requested that the City Manager or the Housing Director provide Council with a detailed and indepth report describing what type of efforts were taken by the Housing Authority to publicize the available low income senior housing at the Telacu project for the residents of Baldwin Park. Council concurred. GALLEGOS Mayor Lowes also stated that tour of the Telacu project. Council has never had a LOWES Councilman Gallegos asked regarding another Student Government Day was planned, 00- It was moved and seconded to adjourn the regular City Council meeting at 8:16 p.m. M/S/C: IZELL/GALLEGOS. There were no objections. GALLEGOS MEETING ADJOURNED 8:16 P.M. e--^-^ LINDA L.^tSAIR, CITY CLERK r^^' y^^ BETTY BMNEK/ DEPUTY CITY CLERK BIB] 37651-U01 1991-U02 12-U02 04-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3751-U03 DO9351-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/29/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04