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Home My WebLink About1989 06 21 CC MIN1989 06 21 CC MINòw @˜u‚CC MIN JUN 21 1989à›[H 8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 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 IZELL, LOWES, ROLL CALL MCNEILL AND MAYOR KING ALSO PRESENT: Acting City Manager Yelton, City Attorney Flandrick, Acting Dir. of Community Services Rangel, Acting Dir. of Housing Smith, Acting Dir. of Economic Development Pearce, Acting Chief of Police Cisneros, Dir. of Human Services Lucas, Deputy City Clerk Sharp and City Clerk Gair 00- City Treasurer Montenegro's absence was excused. ABSENCE EXCUSED 00- Mayor King declared Oral Communications open and ORAL invited those wishing to speak on any subject to come COMMUNI- forward. CATIONS Bess Jenkins, 13056 Amar Rd., requested that the no BESS smoking restrictions in the Council Chambers not be JENKINS imposed. Alma Agbashian, 12853 E. Ledford, requested that ALMA there be an election as opposed to an appointment to AGBASHIAN fill the vacancy on City council. Mayor King declared Oral Communications closed. 00- City Clerk Gair presented the Consent Calendar: CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approval of Certificate of Posting for June 21, 1969 2. Approve Proclamation Proclaiming Existence of a Local Emergency 3. Approve Minutes of May 17, 1989 and June 7, 1989 4. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 89-41 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK 5. Receive and File Treasurer's Report May 31, 1989 BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUN-U02 21-U02 1989-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO3837-U03 FO3857-U03 DO3860-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1989-U02 06-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO8598-U03 DO3860-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1989 06 21 CC MINòw @˜u‚CC MIN JUN 21 1989à›[H 8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 21, 1989 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE TWO 6. Waive Further Reading and Adopt ORDINANCE NO. 1021 AMENDING SECTIONS OF Second Reading) THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO APPOINTMENT AND DISMISSAL OF UNCLASSIFIED SERVICE EMPLOYEES 7. Approve Extension of Existing Chamber of Commerce Agreement 8. Approve Agreement Justice Data Interface Controller JDIC) System Teletype System Los Angeles County 9. Approve Final Tract Map No. 47041 10. Approve Extension of Existing Contract Webster's Refuse Disposal 11. Approve Support of: HR2323 Clean Air); CATV: S833 Regulate Rates Cities); S834 Ownership Limitation); S905 & HR2222 Regulate Rates state/Local); S1068 & HR2437 T.V. Services by Phone Companys); HR2072 Anti-Drug Act) 12. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 89-42 APPROVING RENEWAL OF A FOURTH YEAR APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK GANG VIOLENCE SUPPRESSION UNIT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS The following items were removed from the Consent ITEMS NO. Calendar for separate consideration: Item No. B at B & 11 the request of Mayor pro Tern Lowes and Item No. 11 at REMOVED the request of Mayor King. It was moved and seconded to approve Consent Calendar ITEMS NO. Items No. 1-7, 9, 10 and 12 as presented. M/S/C: 1-7, 9, MCNEILL/LOWES. There were no objections. 10 & 12 APPROVED Mayor pro Tern Lowes asked if the City was aware of the grant running out prior to adoption of the budget and how the money was being used for the JDIC equipment. Acting City Manager Yelton stated that it was not known prior when the grant would run out and that the money will be used for system development and related network upgrade costs. It would also include maintenance and repair of JDIC equipment. Mayor pro Tern Lowes moved to approve Item No. B of ITEM NO. B the Consent Calendar. M/S/C: LOWES/IZELL. There APPROVED were no objections. Mayor King stated that support to the clean air and cable television legislative actions are good issues and that the City should pursue these issue more often. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUN-U02 21-U02 1989-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO3837-U03 FO3857-U03 DO3860-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1989-U02 06-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO8598-U03 DO3860-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1989 06 21 CC MINòw @˜u‚CC MIN JUN 21 1989à›[H 8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 21, 1989 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE THREE Mayor King moved to approve Item No. 11 of the ITEM NO. 1 Consent Calendar. M/S/C: KING/LOWES. There were no APPROVED objections. 00- PUBLIC HEARING Acting City Manager Yelton introduced the Public 1989-1990 Hearing on 1989-1990 Proposed Annual Budget" BUDGET Acting city Manager Yelton summarized the progress the City has made towards balancing the Fiscal Year 1988- 1989 budget. He explained that the City Council conducted a study session on the City's budget and reviewed the revised revenue and expenditure projections and approved three specific changes as listed in the staff report and approved actions that would bring the budget into balance. He outlined a revised set of options which included a proposal for the elimination of the City's Code Enforcement program and recommended approval of a resolution adopting the City's fiscal year 1990 budget, incorporating the amendments outlined in the staff report Items 1-3). Mayor King declared the Public Hearing open on the PUBLIC 1989-1990 Proposed Annual Budget and invited those HEARING wishing to speak to come forward. OPEN There were none. Mayor King declared the Public Hearing closed. CLOSED Councilman Izell stated that he would abstain from voting because of friendships with Code Enforcement Officers. It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No. 89- RESOLUTION 43, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NO. 89-43 BALDWIN PARK ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1989 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1990". M/S: LOWES/MCNEILL. ROLL CALL: ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS OWES MCNEILL MAYOR KING RESOLUTION NO. 89-43 NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS NONE ADOPTED ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS IZELL Z City Clerk Gair introduced the Public Hearing on TAXICAB Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity". CERTIFI- CATE City Clerk Gair outlined the requirements in the municipal code providing for taxicab service in the City. An application has been made by the Yellow Top Cab Company requesting approval of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. All applications are complete, all fees are paid in full by the applicant and the company has been approved by the police department in all areas of police inspections. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUN-U02 21-U02 1989-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO3837-U03 FO3857-U03 DO3860-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1989-U02 06-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO8598-U03 DO3860-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1989 06 21 CC MINòw @˜u‚CC MIN JUN 21 1989à›[H 8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 21, 1989 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE FOUR City Clerk Gair further explained that the Yellow Top Cab Company operates out of the City of West Covina. T the company will not operate a taxi stand within the City of Baldwin Park. No other taxicab company is presently licensed to provide taxicab service in the City. It was recommended that the City Council approve the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for taxicab services in the City. Mayor King declared the Public Hearing open on PUBLIC Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity HEARING Taxicab Services) and invited those wishing to speak CLOSED to come forward. p Alireza Hatami, applicant of Yellow Top Cab Company, ALIREZA explained the operation of taxicab service and that it HATAMI would be a twenty four hour service city-wide. Council discussed the length of time Yellow Top Cab DISCUSSION Company has been in operation, the rates that would be charged and if the City would have the power for grounds to revoke the license. The City Council requested that this item be held over until the July 5th City Council meeting. Mayor King continued the Public Hearing to July 5th. CONTINUED City Attorney Flandrick stated that the City does have the power for revocation as set in the municipal code. Mayor King stated that at the request of the City Z-488, Council the Public Hearing for Z-488 & AGP-87 and the AGP-87 & Public Hearing for Z-489 be held over until the July Z-489 19th City Council meeting. HELD OVER Mayor King introduced the public hearing on PR-87-21, PUBLIC A request to appeal the Planning Commission's HEARING decision to deny an appeal of a condition imposed by PR-87-21 the Design Review Committee pursuant to Section 17.54 INTRODUCED of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code". Acting Director of Community Services Rangel explained that Mr. Les Perance, applicant, applied for development permits for apartment units at 14015 Ramona Parkway and that Mr. Les Perance had refused to install concrete curbs around the required planter areas that were shown in the approved construction plans by the Design Review Committee. He further explained that Mr. Les Perance appealed the concrete curb requirements to the Planning Commission who voted 7-0) to deny the appellant's request and recommended that the City Council confirm the Planning Commission's decision to uphold the Design Reviewed that Committee's determination. Mayor King declared the Public Hearing open on PR-87- PUBLIC 21 and invited those wishing to come forward. HEARING OPEN There were none. Mayor King declared the Public Hearing closed. CLOSED It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No. 89- RESOLUTION 44, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NO. 89-44 BALDWIN PARK DENYING A REQUEST TO APPEAL THE PLANNING ADOPTED COMMISSION'S DECISION TO DENY AN APPEAL OF A CONDITION IMPOSED BY THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PURSUANT TO SECTION 17.54 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE". M/S/C: LOWES/MCNEILL. There were no objections. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUN-U02 21-U02 1989-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO3837-U03 FO3857-U03 DO3860-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1989-U02 06-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO8598-U03 DO3860-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1989 06 21 CC MINòw @˜u‚CC MIN JUN 21 1989à›[H 8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 21, 1989 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE FIVE Mayor King introduced the Public Hearing on Z-490 & PUBLIC PM-1182, A request for approval of a zone change from HEARING I, Industrial to I PD), Industrial Planned Z-490 & Development Overlay), a Development Plan for an PM-1182 industrial park, and a Tentative Parcel Map for a five INTRODUCED 5) lot subdivision pursuant to section 17.54 and 16.01 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code". Acting Director of Community Services Rangel explained that the applicant's request will have little effect on the physical development of the subject property. That the development has already been approved through Plan Review and has received conceptual approval by Z the Redevelopment Agency. The requested changes are being sought in order to allow the parcels to be purchased by prospective businesses. He further explained that three of the lots do not have the required fifty feet of frontage that each newly created parcel is required to have. The applicant is requesting that this parcel map be processed as a Planned Development, to allow deviation from the street frontage requirement. Acting Director of Community Services Rangel stated that the Planning Commission voted 7-0) to recommend approval of the project and recommended that the City Council 1) approve the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact; 2) adopt the Findings of Fact; 3) approve Z-490; and 4) approve the Development Plan and PM-1182 subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. Mayor King declared the Public Hearing open on Z-490 & PUBLIC PM-1182 and invited those wishing to speak to come HEARING forward. OPEN John Hawkins, applicant, stated that Baldwin Business JOHN Center Associates wishes to comply with all HAWKINS requirement and asked the City Council to approve their request. Mayor King declared the Public Hearing closed. CLOSED It was moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance No. ORDINANCE 1022, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NO. 1022 BALDWIN PARK APPROVING A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A APPROVED ZONE CHANGE FROM I, INDUSTRIAL TO I PD), INDUSTRIAL FIRST PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY), A DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR READING) AN INDUSTRIAL PARK, AND A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP FOR A FIVE 5) LOT SUBDIVISION PURSUANT TO SECTION 17.54 AND 16.01 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE". M/S/C: LOWES/IZELL. There were no objections. 00- Z REPORTS OF OFFICERS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES Acting Director of Economic Development Pearce YWCA-WINGS explained that as a result of Council approval of the AGREEMENT Final Statement of 15th Year CDBG Statement of Community Development Objectives and Use of Funds, the San Gabriel Valley YWCA-WINGS has submitted a proposal to provide an outreach program assisting Baldwin Park victims battered women) of domestic violence. And that staff has determined the proposal to be eligible under HUD regulations and outlined the BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUN-U02 21-U02 1989-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO3837-U03 FO3857-U03 DO3860-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1989-U02 06-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO8598-U03 DO3860-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1989 06 21 CC MINòw @˜u‚CC MIN JUN 21 1989à›[H 8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 21, 1989 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE SIX objectives/goals of the YWCA-WINGS program and recommended the City Council approve the contract with the YWCA-WINGS and authorize the Acting City Manager to execute the contract. It was moved and seconded that City Council approve YWCA-WINGS the contract with the San Gabriel Valley YWCA-WINGS in CONTRACT the amount of $18,650 and authorize the Acting City APPROVED Manager to execute the contract. M/S/C: MCNEILL/LOWES. There were no objections. City Clerk Gair explained that as a result of the COUNCIL resignation of Richard G. Gibson from the office of a VACANCY fl Member of the City Council, it is necessary that the City Council fill that vacancy within 30 days as required by the Government Code. That the Council is required to fill the vacancy by appointment which can be made at any Council meeting or by calling a special election which would require two resolutions to be adopted to begin that process. She explained that the two resolutions to be approved by the Council would set the date of November 7, 1989 for a Special Municipal Election and would request the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to allow the Special Municipal Election to be consolidated with the school election on the same date. She outlined the services the Los Angeles County Election Department would render and that the cost for these services would be significantly reduced in consolidation with the school election and gave the dates for the nomination period. City Clerk Gair recommended that Council fill the vacancy by appointment or by adopting the resolutions calling a Special Municipal Election in consolidation with the school election. It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No. 89- RESOLUTION 45, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NO. 89-45 BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF ADOPTED THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1969, FOR THE ELECTION OF A MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO FILL THE VACANCY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES." M/S/C: MCNEILL/IZELL. There were no objections. It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No. 89- RESOLUTION 46, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NO. 89-46 BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA REQUESTING THE BOARD OF ADOPTED SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 7, 1989, WITH THE SCHOOL ELECTION TO BE HELD Z ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 23302 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE". M/S/C: MCNEILL/ IZELL. There were no objections. 00- COUNCIL INITIATIVES Mayor King stated that restricting smoking in the city NO SMOKING Council Chamber was an issue that should be taken into consideration. Council discussed no smoking policies and felt that it was time that an ordinance restricting smoking should be brought to Council and requested that information from other cities that this be brought back to Council for consideration. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUN-U02 21-U02 1989-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO3837-U03 FO3857-U03 DO3860-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1989-U02 06-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO8598-U03 DO3860-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1989 06 21 CC MINòw @˜u‚CC MIN JUN 21 1989à›[H 8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 21, 1989 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE SEVEN Mayor King also stated that the issue of smoking throughout city facilities has been an issue of concern to employees and the general public. Council discussed policies and regulations and requested that staff look into this and come back to Council with information. Acting Director of Community Services Rangel explained SIDEWALKS that there are insufficient funds to build all of the first priority sidewalks for safe routes to school. He will ask the School District again for assistance in providing information on preferred locations for construction of sidewalks and staff will come back to Council with an update. Council discussed the Neighborhood Improvement Program and inquired if these sidewalks can be built as an emergency. They requested that staff return with city-wide maps showing proposed sidewalk locations of routes to elementary schools at the July 5th city Council meeting. Acting Director of Community Services Rangel gave a MAINE progress report on the removal of the median island on AVENUE Maine Avenue and stated that the evaluation had not MEDIAN yet been completed. Council discussed the cost in removing the median island and other modifications that might be involved and requested that this issue be brought back to Council at the next City Council meeting. Council discussed the issue of prohibiting fireworks FIREWORKS in the City and the possibility of this as a measure on the ballot. Councilman Izell commented regarding the expansion of LEFT-TURN the left turn lane on Ramona Boulevard, in front of LANE City Hall. 00- The City Council recessed at 8:26 p.m. RECESSED The City Council reconvened at 9:07 p.m. Roll Call remained the same. 00- The City Council adjourned to a Closed Session at 9:08 CLOSED p.m. SESSION City Attorney Flandrick stated that the Closed Session relates to personnel matters and is authorized under Section 54956.9(a) of the Government Code. The City Council reconvened at 11:05 p.m. Roll Call remained the same. 00- The regular meeting of the City Council was adjourned MEETING at 11:05 p.m. There were no objections. ADJOURNED AT 11:05 BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUN-U02 21-U02 1989-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO3837-U03 FO3857-U03 DO3860-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1989-U02 06-U02 21-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3794-U03 FO8598-U03 DO3860-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05