HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989 04 19 CC MIN1989 04 19 CC MINòw @˜ u ø CC MIN APR 19 1989à›[H3m8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY
HALL, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVE,
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 1989 AT 7:00
The City Council of the City of
Baldwin Park met in regular session
in Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS GIBSON, IZELL, ROLL CALL
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 Treasurer Montenegro, and
Deputy City Clerk Sharp
The absence of City Clerk Gair was excused. ABSENCE
EXCUSED
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PRESENTATIONS
Mayor King read a brief biography of John Cisneros, a TWENTY
Baldwin Park Police Captain, and presented him with a FIVE YEAR
gold money clip to commemorate twenty five years of EMPLOYEE
service. Councilmembers commented on his service and RECOGNI-
congratulated him for his service and contribution to TION
the City.
Chief of Police Hoskin, on behalf of the Baldwin Park
Police Department, presented Captain Cisneros with a
desk plaque for his dedicated sevice to the City.
Captain Cisneros expressed his graditude and
introduced his parents, Trino and Carmen Cisneros, his
wife Norma and his two sons John Jr. and Michael.
Mayor King stated that John Hemer, Director of Housing RESIGNA-
& Economic Development, had announced his resignation TION
from the City. He stated that Mr. Hemer has accepted ANNOUNCED
the position of Director of Real Estate for the
Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles. He
stated that he has been with the City since 1981 and
his last day would be April 28, 1989. Councilmembers
commended Mr. Hemer on his accomplishments on many of
the redevelopment projects that have been completed
and those that are underway.
John Hemer stated that it was a privilege to work
with the City and he would miss everyone.
Mayor King introduced Richie Cooks, representative of PROCLA-
the Fair Housing Council of San Gabriel Valley, and MATION
presented him with a proclamation proclaiming the
Month of April as Fair Housing Month".
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 19, 1989
OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE TWO
Mayor King declared Oral Communications open and ORAL
invited those wishing to speak on any subject to come COMMUNI-
forward. CATIONS
OPEN
Robert Maynard, 4707 Cutler, on behalf of the Boy ROBERT
Scouts, dedicated historic books on the history of the MAYNARD
Indians and 100 Years of Freemasonry of California to
the City.
Roy Test, 15115 Kenoak, inquired about regulations ROY TEST
regarding wetting down dirt in an area when there are
bulldozers operating.
Mayor King declared Oral Communications closed. CLOSED
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Deputy City Clerk Sharp presented the Consent CONSENT
Calendar: CALENDAR
1. Approval of Certificate of Posting for
April 19, 1989
2. Approve Proclamation Proclaiming
Existence of a Local Emergency
3. Approve Minutes of April 5, 1989
4. Waive Further Reading and Adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 89-30 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS AGAINST THE
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
5. Receive and File Treasurer's Report
March 31, 1989
6. Waive Further Reading and Adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 1018 AMENDING THE BALDWIN
Second Reading) PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO PUBLIC
NUISANCES
7. Waive Further Reading and Adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 1020 BALDWIN
Second Reading) PARK ZONING CODE
RELATING TO fl-c AND
R-3 ZONE REGULATIONS,
PARKING REGULATIONS,
AND HEIGHTS, YARDS,
FENCES, WALLS AND
SHRUBS
8. Deny Claim Against the City
Maria Gerencser
9. Opposing AB949 Legislation Prohibiting
Burglar Alarm Monitoring by Cities
10. Approve Training Class in Fundamentals of
Housing and Substandard Building Inspections
City Sponsored)
The following item was removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate consideration: Item No. 10 at
the request of Councilwoman Lowes.
It was moved and seconded to approve Consent Calendar ITEMS NO.
Items NO. 1-9 as presented. M/S/C: LOWES/GIBSON. 1-9
There were no objections. APPROVED
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OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE THREE
Councilwoman Lowes explained that the City started the ITEM NO.
Community Improvement Program so that the City would 10
have authentic beauty and that a great deal of money DISCUSSED
had been spent in training our Community Improvement
Officers to enforce the clean up of the City. She
stated that she was not in favor of the training
class and was opposed to any expansion at this time.
She felt that the class was geared toward an
inspection program that would force the City into
hiring additional Community Improvement Officers and
that the City's general fund does not allow for this
at this time.
Councilwoman Lowes moved to deny the request to NOTION TO
approve a training class in fundamentals of Housing DENY
and Substandard Building Inspections. Councilwoman
McNeill seconded the motion.
Councilman Gibson gave his reason for being in favor DISCUSSION
of the training class and felt the class would be
important to the professional development of the
Community Improvement Officers.
Council discussed the cost involved in sponsoring a
training class, the number of participants and whether
or not there was a real need to have a training class.
It was suggested that the item be delayed until
Council had more information and could come back and
make a decision. Councilwoman Lowes did not agree.
It had been moved and seconded to deny the request to NOTION
approve the training class in fundamentals of Housing
and Substandard Building Inspections. N/S:
LOWES/MCNEILL.
ROLL CALL: ROLL CALL
VOTE
AYES: LOWES MCNEILL IZELL MAYOR KING
ITEM NO.
NOES: GIBSON 10 DENIED
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
Mayor King explained that each year Council selects a COUNCIL
new Mayor pro tern of the Council. Following the REORGANI-
selection, Council assigns members of the City Council ZATION AND
to be representatives and alternates to committees and COMMITTEE
organizations on which Councilmembers desire to serve. REPRESENT-
ATIVES
Councilwoman McNeill nominated Councilwoman Lowes to
serve has Mayor pro tern.
It was moved and seconded to nominate Councilwoman MAYOR
Lowes as Mayor pro tem. N/S/C: MCNEILL/IZELL. There PRO TEN
were no objections. LOWES
APPROVED
Council discussed the assignments to the certain
municipal committees and organizations and made
changes on these committees.
Councilman Gibson stated he would like to add to the CHAMBER
Committee Representatives, Chamber of Commerce Liaison OF
and have that as a dual representative position so COMMERCE
that the City and the Chamber could continue to have a LIAISON
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OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE FOUR
good working relationship.
It was moved and seconded to add Chamber of Commerce COMMITTEE
Liaison Committee under dual representatives. GIBSON/ APPROVED
IZELL. There were no objections.
In response to Councilman Izell's nomination of DISCUSSION
Councilman Gibson as one of the representatives,
councilman Gibson recommended that the Mayor and a
Councilmember hold these positions. Councilman Izell
withdrew his nomination.
It was moved and seconded that the Mayor and a
Councilmember serve as liaisons to the Chamber of
Commerce. After discussion the motion and second was
withdrawn.
It was moved and seconded that two Councilmembers
serve as liaisons to the Chamber of Commerce. Council
discussed this motion and did not concur.
It was moved and seconded that the Mayor and Mayor pro MOTION
tern serve as liaisons. M/S: IZELL/MCNEILL. FOR
Councilman Gibson objected to the motion. LIAISONS
ROLL CALL: ROLL CALL
VOTE
AYES: IZELL, MCNEILL, LOWES AND MAYOR KING
MAYOR AND
NOES: GIBSON MAYOR PRO
TEN TO
* ABSENT: NONE SERVE AS
LIAISONS
ABSTAIN: NONE APPROVED
It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No. RESOLUTION
89-31, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY NO. 89-31
OF BALDWIN PARK DESIGNATING THE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVES APPROVED
AND ALTERNATES TO CERTAIN MUNICIPAL COMMITTEES AND
ORGANIZATIONS" and include Chamber of Commerce Liaison
as a new committee. N/S/C: GIBSON/IZELL. There were
no objections.
Management Analyst Penfield explained that as part of CABLE
United Cable's contract they are to provide public TELEVI-
access programming on cable television and that SION
formation of a public access function should be COMMUNITY
administered. She listed several approaches that can ACCESS
be taken in administering a public access function and REPORT
that an independent foundation would be the preferred
approach. She outlined the responsibilities of the
foundation and recommended that guidelines be
developed for the formation of a cable television
public access foundation.
It was moved and seconded to approve and direct staff CATV
to develop guidelines for the formation of a Cable PUBLIC
Television Public Access Foundation. N/s/C: ACCESS
IZELL/MCNEILL. There were no objections. APPROVED
Director of community Services Smith explained the FRAZIER
traffic conditions on Frazier Street between STREET
Francisquito Avenue and Bess Avenue. The evaluation TRAFFIC
report has not been completed. He stated that this CONDITIONS
item would be held over until the next City Council
meeting.
Council discussed the water issues item and held it WATER
over until a future date. ISSUES
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 19, 1989
OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE FIVE
COUNCIL INITIATIVES
Councilwoman Lowes inquired on the report regarding PAY PHONES
the pay telephones.
Mayor King requested that staff look into trash TRASH
separation and report back to Council. He inquired SEPARATION
about an independent audit and also about the
appointment of Department Heads and asked staff to
look into these items and report back to Council at
the next City Council meeting.
Councilman Izell explained that there are vendors of STREET
El Monte standing in our City limits. He asked that VENDORS
staff write a letter to the Mayor and Councilmembers
of the City of El Monte regarding Baldwin Park laws
and safety aspects of street vendors.
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The City Council recessed at 8:55 p.m. RECESSED
The City Council reconvened at 9:05 p.m. Roll Call
remained the same.
The City Council adjourned to a Closed Session at 9:06 CLOSED
p.m. SESSION
City Attorney Flandrick stated that the Closed Session
relates to a matter of pending litigation, Lucero vs
City of Baldwin Park, and is authorized under Section
54956.9(a) of the Government Code.
The City Council reconvened at 9:08 p.m. Roll Call
remained the same.
City Attorney Flandrick stated that instructions were
given to staff and no further action was requested at
this time.
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It was moved and seconded to adjourn the regular MEETING
meeting of the City Council at 9:08 p.m. N/S/C: ADJOURNED
IZELL/LOWES. There were no objections. 9:08 P.M.
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