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Home My WebLink About1989 02 15 CC MIN1989 02 15 CC MINòw @˜uÔCC MIN FEB 15 1989à›[H3I8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1989 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, ROLL CALL In 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, Dir. of Human Services Lucas, Chief of Police Hoskin, City Planner Rangel, City Treasurer Montenegro, and City Clerk Gair 00- ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor King declared Oral Communications open and invited ORAL COMMU those wishing to speak on any subject to come forward. NICATIONS OPEN Eli Roca, 14637 California Street, inquired about the ELI ROCA Allan Paper Company operating again as a paper and cardboard recycling company. Frank Ramirez, 4924 Wimmer Avenue, commented on the FRANK $3.00 cost to be assessed on properties to support RAMIREZ the proposed Mosquito District. He encouraged Council to vote no on this issue. Mayor King declared Oral Communications closed. CLOSED 00- City Clerk Gair presented the Consent Calendar: CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approval of Certificate of Posting for February 15, 1989 2. Approve Proclamation Proclaiming Existence of a Local Emergency I 3. Approve Minutes of February 1, 1989 4. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 89-10 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK 5. Receive and File Treasuer's Report January 31, 1989 6. Deny Claim Against the City Patricia Wong BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 FEB-U02 15-U02 1989-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO3837-U03 FO3841-U03 DO3843-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1989-U02 02-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO8598-U03 DO3843-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1989 02 15 CC MINòw @˜uÔCC MIN FEB 15 1989à›[H3I8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 15, 1989 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE TWO 7. Approve Letter of Support to Los Angeles County for Sunshine Landfill Expansion 8. Award Contract Reconstruction of Big Dalton Avenue 9. Approve Final Tract Map No. 46618 10. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 89-15 APPROVING VACATION C' OF STREET EASEMENT 89-V-1) AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING 11. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 89-11 APPROVING REIMBURSE- KENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING FUNDS) 12. Approve Contract Bassett Little League Syhre Park 13. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 89-12 APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROGRAM FOR WALNUT CREEK NATURE PARK INTERPRETIVE CENTER 14. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 89-13 RATIFYING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE BEST BID FOR $8,875,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION SERIES 1989 CIVIC PROJECTS) OF THE BALDWIN PARK PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY 15. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 89-14 APPROVING THE SALE OF 1989 TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING C BONDS WEST RAMONA BOULEVARD REDEVELOP- MENT PROJECT) TO THE BIDDER SUBMITTING THE LOWEST NET INTEREST COST IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION NO. 263 OF THE BALDWIN PARK REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY It was moved and seconded to approve the Consent CONSENT Calendar as presented. M/S/C: LOWES/GIBSON. There CALENDAR were no objections. 00- BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 FEB-U02 15-U02 1989-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO3837-U03 FO3841-U03 DO3843-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1989-U02 02-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO8598-U03 DO3843-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1989 02 15 CC MINòw @˜uÔCC MIN FEB 15 1989à›[H3I8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 15, 1989 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE THREE PUBLIC HEARING Mayor King introduced the Public Hearing on SP-88-2, A PUBLIC request for approval of a Specific Plan to allow a HEARING federally subsidized senior citizens' housing develop- SP-88-2 ment on approximately 1.08 acres. Applicant: City of INTRODUCED Baldwin Park; Location: 14440 and 14444 East Pacific Avenue and a portion of 3960 and 3970 North Maine Avenue) City Planner Rangel stated that the Specific Plan would allow for the development of federally subsidized Section 202) senior housing. This program provides the financing for the proposed project, which consists of a low interest construction loan and an annual Federal contribution to pay off the loan and allows affordable housing to the elderly. The 75 units awarded to Baldwin Park represents nearly 20% of the total number of units available to the Los Angeles metropolitan area. The completion of these units will help accomplish the Redevelopment Agency's obligation to replace those housing units occupied by low and moderate income households which were acquired and demolished as part of the various redevelopment activities. The East Los Angeles Community Union TELACU) was notified by HUD that their application for this project was approved and that zoning clearance must be received by the end of February. The proposed site is near the central Business District and the Westar Shopping center which will provide senior residents with the opportunity to have their everyday shopping needs met. He further explained the increased front setback, the proposed planting, the height of the proposed building and the allowable parking. The Planning Commission has voted to recommend denial of this request. Mayor King declared the Public Hearing open and PUBLIC invited those wishing to speak on SP-88-2 to come HEARING forward. OPEN Greg Villanueva, 3520 Myrtle Avenue, Long Beach and GREG office at 5400 E. Olympic, East Los Angeles, spoke VILLANUEVA about the issue of the heighth of the building and the original set back that was required and the change in the setback. He explained the trees that will be saved to soften the heighth of the building, the enhancements of the site by being close to shopping areas, the closeness of the railroad tracks and the fact that the building does not look into any residential areas. Al Miller, 5400 Olympic, East Los Angeles, TELACU, AL MILLER stated that they responded to the City's invitation to put a facility here and they are committed to making this a viable project. Frank Ramirez, 4924 Wimmer, asked about the possible need to change the master plan because of this project and inquired about any alternative sites for this project. In response to Mayor King's question, City Planner STAFF Rangel stated that as much green space as possible is being given to this project. The Fire Department has requested access to the site and they are trying to give this and have a turf block" designation which looks like a lawn area. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 FEB-U02 15-U02 1989-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO3837-U03 FO3841-U03 DO3843-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1989-U02 02-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO8598-U03 DO3843-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1989 02 15 CC MINòw @˜uÔCC MIN FEB 15 1989à›[H3I8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 15, 1989 or THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE FOUR Mr. Villanueva agreed that this would enhance the VILLANUEVA project, but stated that HUD may not allow this unless it is paid for by some other source. In response to Council's concerns regarding certain COUNCIL aspects of the project they were told that the building would be insulated against the noise of the trains and the clanging bell, and that TELACU would be responsible for the maintenance of the property, and that there was no problem with having the color of the building blend with City Hall. There being no other speakers on this item Mayor King CLOSED declared the Public Hearing closed. At the request of Councilwoman McNeill, Mayor King declared the public Hearing open again on SP-88-2. Councilwoman NcNeill spoke regarding her dreams of this MCNEILL location for a senior housing project and the long range plans that have developed for senior housing. She felt this project would become a landmark and that the plans were beautiful. Mayor King declared the Public Hearing closed. CLOSED It was moved and seconded to approve the Negative NEG DEC Declaration of Environmental Impact relating to SP-88-2. SP-88-2 N/S/C: IZELL/GIBSON. There were no objections. APPROVED It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No. 89- RESOLUTION 16, A RESOLUTION or THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NO. 89-16 BALDWIN PARK APPROVING A SPECIFIC PLAN FOR A FEDERALLY ADOPTED SUBSIDIZED SECTION 202 SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK; CASE NO. SP-88-2; LOCATION: 14440 & 14444 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE AND A PORTION OF 3960 & 3970 NORTH MAINE AVENUE)." N/S/C. IZELL/GIBSON. There were no objections. City Planner Rangel introduced the Public Hearing on CP- PUBLIC 42, An appeal of the Pinning Commission's decision to HEARING deny a request to modify a Conditional Use Permit CP-42 pursuant to Section 17.22.030 B) of the City Code in INTRODUCED order to allow a food mart and a zone variance from Section Section 17.36.030 of the City Code in order to allow a service station combined with a food mart on a property containing less than 20,000 square feet of lot area Applicant: Don Adolph/Shell Oil Co.; Location: 4405 N. Maine Avenue)", and stated that Shell Oil Company has requested a continuance of this Public Hearing. Ken Sorgus, representative of Clyde Carpenter & KEN SORGUS Associates, 2750 5. Harbor, Santa Ana, requested a continuance of the Public Hearing for one month. Mayor King stated that the Public Hearing on the appeal PUBLIC of Shell Oil Company be continued until March 15, 1989. HEARING Council concurred. CONTINUED 00- REPORTS OF OFFICERS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS Director of Community Services Smith explained the MOSQUITO request from the County of Los Angeles for Council ABATEMENT approval of the inclusion of the City of Baldwin Park in DISTRICT the proposed San Gabriel Valley Mosquito Abatement District. He explained that the cost of participating BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 FEB-U02 15-U02 1989-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO3837-U03 FO3841-U03 DO3843-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1989-U02 02-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO8598-U03 DO3843-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1989 02 15 CC MINòw @˜uÔCC MIN FEB 15 1989à›[H3I8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 15, 1989 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE FIVE in the district would be approximately $3.00 per residential parcel. Bonnie Chung, 311 Alpine, Pasadena and Barbara Gando, COUNTY 16807 Falda, Torrance, of the Chief Administrator's REPRESEN- Office in Los Angeles, explained the mosquito abatement TATIVES program that is proposed and the benefits to the City by belonging to the district. They also explained the operations cost of the district and the assessment on each parcel in the San Gabriel Valley. Councilmembers expressed their concern that this cost DISCUSSION would only increase and that the County will find other ways of assessing cities for other things also. It was suggested that this be forwarded to other agencies such as the San Gabriel Valley Association of Cities for an opinion. Some Councilmembers indicated their desire to vote on this item tonight instead of tabling the resolution for a later date. It was moved and seconded to not approve the inclusion MOTION TO of the City of Baldwin Park in the San Gabriel Valley NOT BE Mosquito Abatement District. M/S: LOWES/MCNEILL. INCLUDED ROLL CALL VOTE: ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: LOWES, MCNEILL, IZELL, GIBSON NOES: MAYOR KING ABSENT: APPROVED It was announced that a Public Hearing regarding the district would be held March 22, 1989 at the Hall of Administration, Los Angeles. Director of Administrative Services Yelton explained the AWARD OF present telephone system and the problems that are TELECOPOW- occurring with that system. He outlined the features of NICATIONS the proposed new system and also explained the benefits BID of the system chosen by the DPAC committee. This system would be purchased on a lease/purchase basis. It was moved and seconded to approve the award of the TELECONKLI- telecommunications bid to Phoneby for $168,475. M/S/C: NICATIONS IZELL/MCNEILL. There were no objections. BID APPROVED Chief of Police Hoskin explained the proposed increase IMPOUNDED in the administrative fee charged for the release of VEHICLES impounded/stored vehicles. The City has been recovering STORAGE only a $5.00 fee for this service and the taxpayer has FEE Z subsidized the remaining cost. It is recommended that a charge of $29.50 be approved which could recover costs of approximately $50,000 annually. It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution 89-17, A RESOLUTION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN NO. 89-17 PARK SETTING FEES AND CHARGES FOR ISSUANCE, PROCESSING APPROVED AND FILING OF VARIOUS CITY SERVICES AND PERMITS". H/S/C: GIBSON/IZELL. There were no objections. Chief of Police Hoskin recommended that the Council LOUD AND approve a service fee for second responses to loud or UNRULY unruly parties. He explained how the costs will be ASSEMBLAGE determined and told of other cities with similar FEE ordinances. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 FEB-U02 15-U02 1989-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO3837-U03 FO3841-U03 DO3843-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1989-U02 02-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO8598-U03 DO3843-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1989 02 15 CC MINòw @˜uÔCC MIN FEB 15 1989à›[H3I8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 15, 1989 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE SIX It was moved and seconded to approve Ordinance No. ORDINANCE 1012, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NO. 1012 BALDWIN PARK AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO APPROVED PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE". M/S/C: IZELL/ FIRST LOWES. There were no objections. READING) COUNCIL INITIATIVES Councilwoman McNeill requested that the Council approve COUNCIL and adopt the resolution before the Council in support REQUEST of Senate Bill 292 prohibiting the possession and sale of assault weapons. She also requested that the merchants voluntarily refrain from selling assault weapons. It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution 89-18, A RESOLUTION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN NO. 89-18 PARK SUPPORTING STATE SENATE BILL 292 WHICH WILL ADOPTED PROHIBIT THE POSSESSION AND SALE OF ASSAULT WEAPONS IN CALIFORNIA". M/S/C: MCNEILL/IZELL. There were no objections. Mayor King explained the Air Quality Management Plan and AIR QUALITY stated that there is a need to start planning and this MANAGEMENT is a good plan to get rid of health hazards. He PLAN requested that a letter approving this plan be sent to the proper agency. It was moved and seconded to send a letter approving the LETTER OF Air Quality Management Plan AQMP). M/S/C: LOWES/ APPROVAL MCNEILL. There were no objections. AQMP APPROVED 00- It was moved and seconded to adjourn the regular meeting MEETING of the City Council at 8:25 p.m. N/S/C: IZELL/LOWES. ADJOURNED There were no objections. 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