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Home My WebLink About2001 11 28 CC MIN SS2001 11 28 CC MIN SS8f½8f“CITY OF BALDWIN PARK NOVEMBER 28, 2001 14403 E. PACIFIC AVENUE. ROOM 307 WEDNESDAY BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 6:30 P.M. The CITY COUNCIL and PLANNING COMMISSION of the City of Baldwin Park met in SPECIAL SESSION at the above time and place. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers: Marten Garda, Bill Van Cleave, Ricardo Pacheco. Mayor Pro-Tem Linda Gair. and Mayor Manuel Lozano Planning Commissioners: Ed Huetinck, Conrado Magdaleno. Mila Alba and Sergio Corona Also Present: Dayle Keller, Chief Executive Officer; John Olvera, City Attorney; Mark Kling. Chief of Police; Jose Sanchez, Finance Director; Shafique Nayier, Public Works Director; Rick Forintos. Community Development Director; Manny Carrillo. Recreation/Community Services Director; Jose Mesa, Personnel/Risk Manager, Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer Bouton; Amy Harbin. Principal Planner; Salvador Lopez, Assistant Planner; Jorge Zarza, Planning Technician; Maria A. Contreras. City Treasurer; Melecio Picazo, Redevelopment Project Coordinator and Executive Secretary Suzie Ruelas. Absent: Kathryn Tizcareno, Crty Clerk and Commissioner VHIegas In order for the Planning Commission to conduct a Public Hearing Regarding Case Number AGP-103. the Crty Council Session recessed at 6:35 p.m. and reconvened at 7:35 p.m. to meet in joint session with the Planning Commission. PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GERNAL PLAN, CASE NO. AGP-103 Chair Magdaleno called for staff reports and presented a brief summary as follows: A City initiated request to consider minor amendments to the Housing Element of the General Plan so as to achieve a City adopted and State Department of Housing and Community Development certified Housing Element. Amendments will include the following: a review of previous housing accomplishments; an assessment of housing needs, resources, and constraints; the identification of programs to fulfill the City's regional housing share; an evaluation of assisted housing stock at risk of conversion to market rate; and the identification of financial resources available to the City for the implementation of housing programs, including the use of redevelopment set-aside funds for low and moderate income housing. Community Development Director Forintos stated that the Housing Element Update is a culmination of years of work. BIB] 37637-U01 2001-U02 11-U02 28-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SS-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8621-U03 DO8929-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 SPECIAL-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 PLANNING-U06 COMMISSION-U06 2001 11 28 CC MIN SS8f½8f“Special Joint Meeting November 28. 2001 Page 2 Principal Planner Harbin stated that while this is a Public Hearing for the Planning Commission, the City Council was invited to hear the presentation. She then introduced consultant Veronica Tarn of Cotton Bridges Associates. Ms. Tarn presented the staff report and a slide show of the Housing Element and stated that she received approval form three State on November 28, 2002. Ms. Tarn made staffs recommendation that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council adopt the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and approve AGP-103. an update to the Housing Element of the General Plan. In response to Commissioner Corona, Veronica Tarn stated that the allocation of funds is currently based on the 1990 Census. Principal Planner Harbin stated that flag lots will be addressed in the Zoning Code update. There being no further questions of staff. Chair Magdaleno declared the Public Hearing open. There being no interest, Chair Magdaleno declared the Public Hearing closed, and called for Commission discussion. There being no discussion, Chair Magdaleno called for a motion. Commissioner Huetinck made a motion to draft a Resolution of Approval, Resolution PC 01-37, a Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Baldwin Park recommending that the City Council adopt the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and approve an update to the Housing Element of the General Plan; Case No.: AGP-103; Applicant City of Baldwin Park. MOTION: Commissioner Huetinck SECOND: Commissioner Alba Motion Carried City Council Reconvened at 7:35 p.m. to the Special Joint Meeting MAINE AVENUE RECONFIGURATION AND ALTERNATIVES Community Development Director Forintos opened with a reminder of issues regarding Maine Avenue. He stated that the Community Development Department and the Engineering Department have collaborated to present a number of options for the City Council and Planning Commission to consider. Senior Redevelopment Project Coordinator Picazo presented a slide show consisting of photos taken from Maine Avenue as verification of traffic and other concerns on Maine Avenue. Senior Redevelopment Project Coordinator Picazo also distributed a memorandum offering the six 6) options with their advantages and disadvantages to be considered. In response to Council and Commissioner questions, Senior Redevelopment Project Coordinator Picazo stated that Option 1 would require 6 feet of sidewalk space to be removed from both sides and that the cost listed on the report is an estimate only. In response to Council and Commissioner questions. Public Works Director Naiyer stated that Option 2 does not call for a length increase to any lane. BIB] 37637-U01 2001-U02 11-U02 28-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SS-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8621-U03 DO8929-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 SPECIAL-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 PLANNING-U06 COMMISSION-U06 2001 11 28 CC MIN SS8f½8f“Special Joint Meeting November 28, 2001 Page 3 In response to Council and Commissioner questions, Senior Redevelopment Project Coordinator Picazo stated that Option 3 would minimally affect curb, gutter and landscaping in front of the Bank of America. Because of the issues, including relocating businesses and not addressing the traffic concerns in Option 4, it was agreed that it might be a good idea in the future, but not at this time. After a discussion and update on the Post Office situation, Mayor Lozano requested staff to contact Congresswomen Hilda Solis or the Post Office to discuss alternatives suggested in Option 5. It was agreed by all Council Members that Option 6 did not address the concerns regarding Maine Avenue. In response to Commissioner Alba and Chair Magdaleno. Community Development Director Forintos stated that the purpose of this meeting is to receive input from the Commission and Council and if the Commissioners would like to recommend it be considered to have Maine Avenue become a one-way street they may do so. Chief Executive Officer Keller reminded everyone that Ron Cano of Downtown Main Street Visions is working with Representative Hilda Solis on a $500.000 grant for Maine Avenue. It was agreed not to wait for the outcome of the grant, but to move forward with researching the options offered. Chief Executive Officer Keller reminded everyone that staff is conducting only an opinion poll and no final action will be taken at this time. Community Development Director Forintos stated that the result of the poll will be provided in a future staff report at which time, the additional options suggested tonight would be added. Mayor Lozano requested to see visual examples of the options offered next time. ADJOURNMENT There being no further matters for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember Garcia SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Gair Carried MOTION: Commissioner Huetinck SECOND: Commissioner Corona Carried LA, l/^ / C^> SuzieKuelas Executive Secretary Rosemary Ramirez. CMC Chief Deputy City Clerk BIB] 37637-U01 2001-U02 11-U02 28-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SS-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO8621-U03 DO8929-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 1/15/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 SPECIAL-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 PLANNING-U06 COMMISSION-U06