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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 06 02 CC MIN2004 06 02 CC MINY¢ùYPPÔ COUNCIL CHAMBER 14403 E. PACIFIC AVENUE BALDWIN PARK. CA 91706 JUNE 2. 2004 WEDNESDAY 7:00 P.M. The CITY COUNCIL of the City of Baldwin Park met in REGULAR SESSION at the above time and place. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmember Marlen Garcia, David Olivas, Bill Van Cleave. Mayor Pro-Tern Ricardo Pacheco, and Mayor Manuel Lozano Also Present: Sid Mousavi, Interim Chief Executive Officer; Stephanie Scher, City Attorney; Mark Kling, Chief of Police; Hennie Apodaca, Interim Finance Director; Shafique Naiyer. Public Works Director; Jack Wong, Interim Community Development and Housing Director; Manny Carrillo, Recreation and Community Services Director; Maria A. Contreras, City Treasurer; Kathryn Tizcareno, City Clerk; and Rosemary M. Ramirez, Chief Deputy City Clerk PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS The City Council joined the Mayor in presenting the following commendations and presenations: U.S. Army Specialist Ricardo Rojo A Certificate of Commendation was presented to U.S. Army Specialist Ricardo Rojo. Spc. Rojo was born June 10, 1974 and is a lifelong resident of the City of Baldwin Park. He began his service in December, 1998 and completed his basic training in Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri. Spc. Rojo has been awarded two commendation medals, an achievement Medal, a Good Conduct Medal, a National Defense Service Medal, a Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Overseas Service Commemorative Medal, Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Non-commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Air Crew Badge, Expert Riffle Badge, Air Assault Badge and Driver Badge. Baldwin Park Freeway Task Force Participants Certificates of Recognition were presented to various City Employees for their participation on the Baldwin Park Freeway Task Force. Lupe Cortez and Josephine Cronin City tile plaques were presented to Ms. Lupe Cortez and Ms. Josephine Cronin in honor of receiving the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the Los Angeles County Commission on Aging 2004 Annual Older Americans Community Service Award". PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Irene Gayton Ms. Irene Gayton, requested Council support for the adoption of a resolution requesting denial of parole to convicted murderer, Danny Saul Resales. Lila Godinez Ms. Lila Godinez. spoke regarding the investigation pertaining to the murder of her brother BIB] 38244-U01 2004-U02 06-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO53279-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/9/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 2004 06 02 CC MINY¢ùYPPÔ City Council Minutes June 2, 2004 Page 2 David Urbina. She expressed frustration that the handling of this matter has been deferred to the Sheriffs Department and then back to the Baldwin Park Police Department. She requested Council support in directing the Police Department that this matter be handled and responded to in an expeditious manner. Mayor Lozano requested that the Police Department provide the family with a status report and that a copy of that report be provided to the Council via the weekly status report. Councilmember Olivas requested that the Council send a letter to the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department to offer assistance so that the two agencies Baldwin Park Police and Sheriffs Department) could resolve this matter in a more timely manner. Dan Trunco Mr. Dan Trunco, resident, expressed his appreciation to Councilmember Marlen Garcia for initiating the no smoking on City owned property" regulation. Mr. Trunco asked for Council consideration to adopting a regulation that will restrict local ice cream vendors from selling candy cigarettes. Paul Reyes Mr. Raul Reyes, resident, expressed his appreciation to Councilmember Bill Van Cleave for the outstanding job he has done as a Council representative. Mr Reyes also spoke to the issue of the method of selection of the firework booth assignments for non-profit organizations, stating that he feels the lottery concept is unfair. He recommended that the City Council reconsider how this process is handled and that consideration be given to cancel the lottery method. Steven Morales Mr. Steven Morales, resident, requested police enforcement of illegal motor scooter riding in his neighborhood. Mayor Lozano referred this matter to the police department for handling. He also requested that a notice be placed in the NOW to remind residents of the motor scooter laws. Rafael Gonzalez Rafael Gonzalez, Baldwin Park Library Manager, announced that at this time, there are no apparent cuts in the budget which will affect the operation of the Baldwin Park Library. He also spoke of upcoming summer programs and extended an invitation for all to attend. CONSENT CALENDAR A motion was made to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-9 as presented and as follows: Motion: Councilmember Olivas SECOND: Councilmember Garcia Carried WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Report was received and filed. BIB] 38244-U01 2004-U02 06-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO53279-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/9/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 2004 06 02 CC MINY¢ùYPPÔ City Council Minutes June 2, 2004 Page 3 PROPOSED RECOGNITIONS BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 3, 2004 TO JUNE 15, 2004 The City Council approved the preparation and presentation of the certificates, proclamations and plaques as outlined in staff report. CLAIM REJECTION MARIA CUEVAS 05.11.04) The City Council rejected the claim of Maria Cuevas 05.11.04) and directed staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimant. ORDINANCE APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE AND THE REPEAL OF SPECIFIC PLAN 91- 1; LOCATION: 3111 BALDWIN PARK BLVD.; APPLICANT: M & A GABAEE, LLP Further reading was waived, read by title only and Ordinance No. 1207 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM 1C, INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL TO C2, GENERAL COMMERCIAL AND REPEALING SPECIFIC PLAN 91-1 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3111 BALDWIN PARK BOULEVARD, SHOWN AS PARCELS 55 THROUGH 70 ON PAGE 20 OF MAP BOOK 8551 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ASSESSOR'S RECORDS APPLICANT: REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND M & A GABAEE, LP; CASE NO.: Z-531)", was adopted on second reading. ORDINANCE AMENDING BY REFERENCE CHANGES TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY TITLE 10 RELATING TO ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL SERVICES Further reading was waived, read by title only Ordinance No. 1229 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 92 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ANIMAL CONTROL", was adopted on second reading. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 38.15, 38.16, 38.17 AND 38.18 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SMOKING IN AND AROUND PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND PUBLIC PARKS Further reading was waived, read by title only and Ordinance No. 1232 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING SECTIONS 38.15, 38,16, 38.17 AND 38.18 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SMOKING IN AND AROUND PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND PUBLIC PARKS" was adopted on second reading. AWARD OF CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE PREPARATION OF A NATURAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN The City Council awarded a consultant services Agreement to Dimensions Unlimited in the amount of $32,625 for the preparation of a Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Mayor was authorized to execute the Agreement. The Interim Finance Director was authorized to appropriate $17,625 from the Self-Insurance Fund to cover the outstanding cost of the consultant on this project and the Interim Chief Executive Officer was authorized to execute any necessary change orders in an amount not to exceed ten percent 10%) of the original contract amount. BIB] 38244-U01 2004-U02 06-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO53279-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/9/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 2004 06 02 CC MINY¢ùYPPÔ City Council Minutes June 2, 2004 Page 4 AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AAE INC. The City Council approved contract Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with AAE, Inc., and authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR LITIGATION SERVICES THEVER & ASSOCIATES The City Council approved a contract amendment to the Agreement between the City of Baldwin Park and Thever & Associates for Legal Services. PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING FOR ADOPTION OF ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 AND SETTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION LIMITS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 Interim Chief Executive Officer Mousavi presented the report as follows: Presented for Council review is a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2004-05. This has been hard work of a lot of staff members from city hall and especially the finance department. All have been working diligently during the last month attempting to prepare this documentation for your review and approval. Interim Chief Executive Officer Mousavi briefed the Council on past year's budget activity and how this Fiscal Year will be completed. Essentially, 2004 revenues were projected at $16 million dollars. The amount projected and received by the end of this Fiscal Year is $15.1 million dollars in general funds. The monies that were anticipated to be received as revenues were not received, in part because of the revenue loss of $960,000 in vehicle license fees. Expenditures were projected at $17 million dollars however, the amount spent was $16.4 million dollars. The projected fund balance at the end of the Fiscal Year is $2.4 million dollars. Last year, the general fund balance was a little over $3 million dollars. The 2005 budget strategy is as follows: 1) Commitment to provide services at current levels; 2) Expand Various Areas to Implement Council Objectives; and 3) Generate New Revenues. The proposed general fund expenditures for 2005 are $19,566,825; Special Revenues are estimated at $21,377,365 with a total budget of $40.944,190. Interim Chief Executive Officer explained the General Fund expenditures by department as follows: Public works Department 5%; Community Development Department 7%; Recreation 10% Non Departmental 5%; Administration 4%; Finance 3%; Police Department 66%. State budget impacts will result in a loss of $940,000 in Vehicle License Fees in Fiscal Year 2004. There will also be an additional loss of $505,000 in General Funds in Fiscal Year 2005 due to the Local Government deal with the Governor. The total loss in revenues is $1,445.000. The anticipated projected General Fund revenues are $18,770,080; special revenues are estimated at $20,684,373 for a combined total of $39,454,453. BIB] 38244-U01 2004-U02 06-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO53279-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/9/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 2004 06 02 CC MINY¢ùYPPÔ City Council Minutes June 2, 2004 Page 5 Projected new revenues are as follows: WalMart Sales Tax $650,000; New Property Tax Revenue $250,000; Planning/Development Fees $925,000; Public Safety Programs $763,400; Recreation Fees $32,880; and Animal Licensing Fees $50,112. The total amount of projected new revenues are $2,671,392. Budget highlights are as follows: 1) Continue service at current levels; 2) Full year funding of three additional police officers; 3) Implement a City of Baldwin Park image campaign; 4) Construction of Barnes Park Improvements; 5) Re-alignment of Maine Avenue; 6) New traffic signals at four locations; and 5) Additional staff in several departments. The Mayor and City Council expressed their appreciation to each and every staff member for their diligence and commitment in presenting the budget before its due date. They especially thanked and commended Interim Chief Executive Officer Mousavi for presenting a balanced budget on time. At this time, Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing OPEN for public participation. There was no one wishing to speak, therefore, Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing CLOSED. A motion was made to waive further reading, by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2004- 039 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1. 2004 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2005; and, further reading was read, read by title only and Resolution No. 2004-040 entitled. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, SETTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2004-05", was adopted. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco SECOND: CouncilmemberGarcia Carried REPORTS OF OFFICERS IN-HOUSE COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS CONTINUED FROM MAY 19, zoo4) The City Council approved the status of each committee and appointments were made as follows: Celebrate Baldwin Park Parade Committee: Committee is made up of City Council representatives, Recreation and Community Services Staff and Commissioners. The committee meets on an as-needed basis. Councilmember Olivas and Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco were re-appointed to this committee. Neighborhood Improvement Committee: Committee is made up of representatives from various city departments and City Councilmembers to formulate a plan for hosting neighborhood clean-ups and implement the program. The committee meets on an as- needed basis. Mayor Lozano and Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco were re-appointed to this committee. Job Center Creation Committee: This committee is made up of representatives from the City Council and staff to establish a job creation center in the City of Baldwin Park. Councilmember Van Cleave and Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco were re-appointed to this committee. BIB] 38244-U01 2004-U02 06-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO53279-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/9/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 2004 06 02 CC MINY¢ùYPPÔ City Council Minutes June 2. 2004 Page 6 Graffiti Task Force: This committee was established to address high numbers of graffiti incidents. This committee meets only on an as-needed basis. Mayor Lozano and Councilmember Van Cleave were reappointed to this committee. In-House Freeway Task Force: The Freeway Task Force was established to work with CalTrans to make improvements along 1-10 and 605 Freeways. The task force meets on an as needed basis. Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco and Councilmember Garda were reappointed to this committee. Shopping Center Committee: This committee was created to promote the upkeep and beautification of shopping centers in the City. The committee continues to meet regularly and is made up of City staff. Councilmembers and Planning Commissioners. Mayor Lozano and Councilmember Garcia were reappointed to this committee. Finance Committee: By council consensus, this committee was dissolved. Economic Development Committee: This committee was established to review possibilities for Economic Development throughout the City. The committee is made up of City staff and City Council representatives and meets on a monthly basis. Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco and Councilmember Olivas were reappointed to this committee. Budget Sub-Committee: This committee was established to provide input on the development of the budget. This committee will meet on an as needed basis during the budget process and is made up of City Councilmembers, City Treasurer and staff. Mayor Lozano. Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco and City Treasurer Contreras were reappointed to this committee. Fireworks Committee: This committee was established to review the current fireworks ordinance and recommend changes. It is made up of the City Council and staff and will meet on an as needed basis. Councilmember Garda and Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco were reappointed to this committee. Cable Franchise Ad-hoc Committee: This committee was established to provide input during the Cable Franchise Negotiations. Franchise negotiations are ongoing and the committee meets as necessary. This committee should be dissolved at the conclusion of the Franchise negotiations. There were no objections. Councilmember Van Cleave and Councilmember Olivas were reappointed to this committee. Teen Center Task Force: By council consensus, this committee was dissolved. The following Council Subcommittees were formed to act as Council liaisons with the School District, Valley County Water District and the Chamber of Commerce. 2+2 City Council / School Board Committee: This committee was created to encourage communication between the City and the School District. Meetings are held quarterly with two City Council representatives and two School Board representatives. Councilmember Garcia and Councilmember Olivas were reappointed to this committee. 2+2 City Council / Water Board Committee: This committee was created to encourage communication between the City and Valley County Water Board and meets on an as needed basis. Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco and Mayor Lozano were reappointed to this committee. BIB] 38244-U01 2004-U02 06-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO53279-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/9/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 2004 06 02 CC MINY¢ùYPPÔ City Council Minutes June 2, 2004 Page 7 Chamber of Commerce: The City of Baldwin Park does not currently have a Chamber of Commerce committee however, City Council Chamber liaisons are appointed by resolution annually. The current Chamber liaisons appointed to the City Council on March 17, 2004 are listed below. These liaisons can work as the committee or the new committee members can be appointed separate from the liaisons. Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco and Coundlmember Olivas were appointed to this committee. PRESENTATION OF ALTERNATIVES TO ADDRESS POSSIBLE FUNDING SHORTAGES FOR THE BALDWIN PARK BRANCH OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY LIBRARY Interim Director Mousavi presented the report as follows; With the passage of the Los Angeles County Budget for FY 2003-04, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion to require City's with a branch library to place a special tax on the ballot to raise funds for the operation of the branch library. Branch libraries in cities that did not hold a special election would be the first to have services cut in the event of funding shortfalls in subsequent budget years. The City Council considered placing this item on the March 2, 2004 ballot but chose to defer this issue due to the fact that there were no guarantees that the monies raised in Baldwin Park would stay in Baldwin Park with the Baldwin Park library. City Council asked that this be brought back for consideration to be placed on the November 2, 2004 ballot. The funding picture for the County libraries in FY 2004-05 is not bright. While, the Governor has reduced the cuts to libraries in his May Revise, the library is still facing a $7,000,000 cut at the County level. In addition, the Library does have a Special District that may be impacted by the local government deal with the Governor. Since the County Board of Supervisors passed the motion regarding the special tax, twelve cities have placed the tax on the ballot. The measure, which needs a 2/3 affirmative vote to pass, has failed in each City. Staff has also spoken to neighboring cities West Covina, San Gabriel, Duarte, South El Monte) that did not place the tax on the ballot in the past and none are considering placing the item on the November ballot. The issues that prevented the City Council from placing this item on the agenda still exist. The City still does not have a guarantee from the Library that the monies raised in Baldwin Park will remain in Baldwin Park. Additionally, the City is not guaranteed any further control in the services the Library provides nor a guarantee that services will not be cut in the future. The election is expected to cost the City between $35,000 and $40,000 which will only be reimbursed if the measure passes. Since the City of Baldwin Park is not the taxing authority for the library, the City will need to pass a resolution requesting that the Board of Supervisors place this item on the agenda. If the City Council wished to do this, a resolution will be presented to the City Council at their June 16, 2004 meeting in order to meet the Board of Supervisors' deadline of July 15, 2004. If the City Council chooses not to place the special tax on the ballot for November, there are still options available to assist the library. Those options are as follows: 1) Directly Fund the Library Some cities, including Claremont and Lancaster, provide direct funds to the library to ensure that services are provided. While these would be General Fund expenditures, the City could provide some assistance to the library. In fact, the $40.000 that would have been committed to an election could be committed BIB] 38244-U01 2004-U02 06-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO53279-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/9/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 2004 06 02 CC MINY¢ùYPPÔ City Council Minutes June 2, 2004 Pages to the Library. This could provide additional hours of service or reduce the effect of cutbacks at the library. 2) Partner for Library Services with Other Cities Several cities neighboring Baldwin Park have libraries in close proximity to our City. West Covina also has a County library that could be threatened by cuts and may want to work together to ensure service for both communities. Irwindale has its own library and may want to enter into an agreement that would benefit both communities. 3) Negotiate an Agreement to Operate Baldwin Park Library It may be possible for the City to negotiate with the County to take over the Library and receive the current Baldwin Park property tax allocated to the Library if we can secure alternative funding for the remaining library operating costs. This could be achieved through a City assessment or grant funding. 4) Library Summit The City Council may want to defer action on the library until a library summit is held and input is received from other Baldwin Park agencies as well as neighboring cities. This summit, which is proposed to be held in mid-July, may open discussions for other alternatives to assist the library system. 5) Wait and See Since the County of Los Angeles has not approved their budget, the City Council may want to wait to see how the library will be impacted. If there is a significant impact to the City, the City Council can proceed with any of the above alternatives or place the special tax on the ballot later in the year. Councilmember Garcia stated that she prefers to allocate funding towards library operational costs as opposed to a special election. Her preference is the Wait and See approach. Councilmember Olivas prefers the library summit alternative. He stated that approximately seven months ago, he requested this type of forum. In light of the budget constraints this would be the appropriate time to coordinate this summit. He suggested that invitations be extended to other Baldwin Park agencies as well as surrounding cities. After discussion, by consensus, the City Council approved to proceed with hosting a Library Summit at the Radisson in mid July and that lunch be provided to those in attendance. NEIGHBORHOOD PRIDE DAY UPDATE Interim Director Wong presented the report as follows; The purpose of this report is to provide the City Council with an update on the next Neighborhood Pride Day. The second Neighborhood Pride Day was originally scheduled for May 15, 2004. however, was postponed by the Council. The Neighborhood Improvement Committee meeting on May 3, 2004 discussed the creation of partnerships with local churches and businesses and proposed a new date of June 26, 2004. Since Home Depot is one of the City's primary partners in the Neighborhood Pride Day, staff contacted Chip Davis, Store Manager of Home Depot to discuss the possibility of their participation on the proposed June 26th date. Mr. Davies stated that they would not be able to participate in the June 26th event. Because summer months are the busiest for Home Depot, participation may not be an option for them during those months. Mr. Davies also stated that the October 2003 date of the first Neighborhood Pride Day was perfect. Home BIB] 38244-U01 2004-U02 06-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO53279-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/9/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 2004 06 02 CC MINY¢ùYPPÔ City Council Minutes June 2, 2004 Page 9 Depot would definitely be able to participate anytime in October, 2004. Mr. Davis stated that it is Home Depot's goal to participate at an even greater extent in the second Neighborhood Pride Day and would only be able to do so after the summer months. The proposed date of June 26, 2004 would eliminate the Student Essay Project because the school year ends June 10,2004. Staff has begun to contact other community leaders such as local churches and WalMart. Two of the churches contacted expressed interest in participating in the event, however, they requested more information before committing to participation. One church stated that because the pastor is on vacation for the summer, they could not participate in the summer event, but would be interested in participating in the fall. Two churches stated that they would not be able to participate at anytime and messages were left with approximately seven other local churches. Steve Youngs, Store Manager for the Baldwin Park WalMart stated that they would be able to participate at any time. After discussion, by consensus, the City Council approved to have the next Neighborhood Pride day on Saturday, July 17, 2004. The Council also tentatively approved to schedule October 16, 2004, as the date of the next Neighborhood Pride Day and requested Executive Secretary to the Chief Executive Officer Thompson to verify this date. The Council also requested that Neighborhood Pride Day events be held at least 3-4 times per year. COUNCIL / STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS REQUEST BY MAYOR LOZANO FOR DISCUSSION OF AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN WITH REFERENCE TO REDUCING HIGH DENSITY HOMES AND, DISCUSSION RELATING TO A MORATORIUM ON CONDOMINIUMS Mayor Lozano commented that he has been requesting Council action on the issue of high density home limitations. He expressed his desire of becoming a more growth responsible community and that high density projects within the City of Baldwin Park be limited in the future. He supports an amendment to the General Plan that would allow smart growth and not high density. He also would like to explore the possibility of placing a moratorium on the development of condominiums in Baldwin Park. He stated that said entitlements go only to the Planning Commission. He would like to see those entitlements go before the Council. Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco stated that he has always been opposed to high density projects in the city of Baldwin Park and is pleased to see that this Council is moving in the right direction in addressing this issue. Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco requested that this matter be referred to staff with a request to bring back a report on the best approach to limiting high density projects and developments in Baldwin Park- He also requested that the zoning regulations be amended so that these types of projects could be limited in the future. Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco spoke to the issue of a moratorium on condominiums stating that moratoriums are temporary. Moratoriums have been approved in the past. Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco does not feel that moratoriums are an effective tool in minimizing high density projects. BIB] 38244-U01 2004-U02 06-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO53279-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/9/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 2004 06 02 CC MINY¢ùYPPÔ City Council Minutes June 2, 2004 Page 10 City Attorney Scher advised the Council that moratoriums have repeating limits and those approved previously, would have to be researched- After discussion, by consensus, Council directed staff to 1) Provide the Council with a report outlining the best approach to use to limit high density projects; and 2) Research and report back to the Council, the issue of prior moratoriums on condominium projects and any applicable repeating limits. There were no objections. REQUEST BY MAYOR PRO TEM PACHECO FOR DISCUSSION OF SENOR CITIZEN EXPANSION Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco reported that he has recently attended functions at the Julia McNiel Senior Center. He commented that the seniors have outgrown the facility and would like to explore the possibility of providing the senior citizens with a larger, more permanent facility that would be exclusively for seniors' use. Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco suggested seeking grant funding for this purpose. Councilmember Garcia stated that during the planning of the teen center, one of the ideas discussed was that during the school year, the teen center is available in the mornings. She suggested that the seniors consider using the teen center in the interim, until such time a permanent facility is identified. By Council consensus, staff was directed to research and report back to the Council, the feasibility of an expansion or a new senior center facility and, also research potential funding sources and, in the interim, include the option suggested by Councilmember Garcia for interim use of the teen center. DISCUSSION OF ATHEN'S DISPOSAL EXPANSION FACILITY AND ITS IMPACT ON BALDWIN PARK SURFACE STREETS Staff has been monitoring the Environmental Impact Report process for Athen's Disposal relating to their proposed expansion project and its impact on Baldwin Park surface streets, particularly some of the streets leading to the freeway. At the request of Councilmember Olivas, the City Council by consensus, expressed interest in pursuing the issue of requiring Athen's to provide mitigation measures as it relates to the maintenance of Baldwin Park surface streets. Staff was directed to continue its monitoring efforts of the EIR and to ascertain that Baldwin Park's interests be acknowledged and addressed. INTERIM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S AGREEMENT Mayor Lozano requested that the issue of the Interim Chief Executive Officer's Agreement be placed on the next agenda for Council discussion and consideration of an amendment. INQUIRY REGARDING TOWING COMPANY'S MOVE INTO CITY ARROW HIGHWAY Mayor Lozano inquired as to what can be done to restrict towing companies from re-locating along the Arrow Highway corridor. BIB] 38244-U01 2004-U02 06-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO53279-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/9/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 2004 06 02 CC MINY¢ùYPPÔ City Council Minutes June 2, 2004 Page 11 REQUEST BY CITY OF IRWINDALE TO EXTEND TRANSIT SERVICE INTO IRWINDALE Mayor Lozano referred to a letter received from the City of Irwindale requesting the City of Baldwin Park to consider expanding its transit service into the City of Irwindale. He requested that this matter be deferred to staff for review and handling. There were no objections. REQUEST TO PREPARE AND DISTRIBUTE BROCHURE TO POTENTIAL DEVELOPERS RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT OF HOUSING PROJECTS Chair Lozano requested that a brochure be created that could be distributed to developers advising what the city is looking for in the construction of new housing. MORATORIUM ON DEVELOPMENT OF CONDOMINIUMS Member Olivas requested that the matter relating to a moratorium on the construction of condominiums be brought back for council review at the June 16, 2004 meeting. REQUEST TO TIE IN SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS INTO DEVELOPERS' CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Member Garcia requested that upon approval of future housing developments, the issue of signage requirements be tied into the conditions of approval. REQUEST TO MEET WITH IRWINDALE REGARDING FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF BALDWIN PARK PIT Member Garcia requested staff meet with Irwindale regarding the future development of the Baldwin Park Pit and work to clean-up the neighborhood north of the pit. COMMISSION VACANCIES Chief Deputy City Clerk Ramirez announced the upcoming deadline for submission of commission applications. Councilmember Van Cleave requested to place the notice of vacancies on the City's marquee. Councilmember Olivas requested that incumbent commissioners be reminded to reapply. ADJOURNMENT There being no further matters for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Approved as presented by the Council at their meeting held September 1. 2004. Rosemary M7 reamtreg^CMC Chief Deputy City BIB] 38244-U01 2004-U02 06-U02 02-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO8420-U03 FO35391-U03 DO53279-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 9/9/2004-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05