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Home My WebLink About1991 11 06 CC MIN1991 11 06 CC MINòw @˜wêCC MIN NOV 6 1991[Þ›[H2Ú8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVE, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1991 AT 7:00 P.M. The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park met in regular session in the 4 Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS GALLEGOS, IZELL, ROLL CALL KEYSER, MCNEILL AND MAYOR LOWES ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Penman City Attorney Bower, Dir. of Administrative Services Schuld, Police Chief Lanza, Acting Dir. of Human Services Frausto, City Treasurer Montenegro, Deputy City Clerk Branek and City Clerk Gair 00- ORAL COMMUNICATION Mayor Lowes declared Oral Communications open and ORAL CODOW invited those wishing to speak on any subject to come NICATIONS forward. OPEN fl Lucky Jones, President of the Breakfast Lions Club, in JONES appreciation for their support, presented certificates and coffee mugs from the organization to Mayor owes, Councilman Gallegos, and Councilman Izell. Roth Dryden, 3745 Holly, asked concerning the budget for DRYDEN a code enforcement officer. Those speaking in favor of the installation of sidewalks SIDEWALKS on both sides of Los Angeles Street, due to safety of the pedestrians and liability of the City were: Awilda Sanders, 4421 Stewart St. SANDERS Pam Schnabel, 14217 Los Angeles St. SCHNABEL Albert Sanders, 4421 Stewart St. SANDERS Claudia Rivas, 13837 Foster, student at Sierra Vista RIVAS High School informed Council that a special workshop for students will be held on Career Day on Friday. The purpose is to motivate students to finish school and seek a career. Jeanne Martens, 14847 Sierra Way, referred to an article MARTENS in the Tribune and the comments concerning gangs and n crime in the City. The City needs to continue with positive changes and get pro-active. Lorin Lovejoy, 12749 Torch, requested that Council pass LOVEJOY an ordinance that would prohibit a councilperson from remaining in their councilseat while running for mayor. The councilseat would be abandoned and a new person could seek that councilseat. There being no other speakers, Mayor Loves declared the CLOSED Oral Communications closed. 00- BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 NOV-U02 6-U02 1991-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3751-U03 FO3787-U03 DO3788-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37256-U01 1991-U02 11-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3751-U03 DO3788-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1991 11 06 CC MINòw @˜wêCC MIN NOV 6 1991[Þ›[H2Ú8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 6, 1991 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE TWO CONSENT CALENDAR City Clerk Gair presented the Consent Calendar: CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approval of Certificate of Posting for November 6, 1991 2. Approve Minutes of October 16, 1991 3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 91-82 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK 4. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 91-83 APPROVE ESTABLISHING A RULE 20A & UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT & SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING 5. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 91-84 APPROVE ESTABLISHING A RULE 2DB & UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT & SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING 6. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 91-85 APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR PURCHASE OF GRAB VEHICLE Mayor Lowes requested that Item No. 6 be removed for ITEM NO. 6 separate consideration. REMOVED It was moved and seconded to approve Items No. 1-5 of CONSENT the Consent Calendar. MIS/C: MCNEILL/GALLEGOS. There CALENDAR were no objections. APPROVED In response to Council questions, City Manager Penman ITEM NO. 6 stated that the $8,500 for the GRAB vehicle was not DISCUSSION eligible for Prop A Funds and the only other source available was the general fund. He suggested that the resolution be adopted since the truck needs to be ordered and the funds would be reviewed at the mid-year budget review. It was moved and seconded to approve Item No. 6, ITEM NO. 6 Resolution No. 91-85, Approve budget amendment, APPROVED appropriate money for the purchase of the GRAB vehicle subject to the CDBG allocation and the mid-year budget review to identify funds." M/S/C: GALLEGOS/MCNEILL. There were no objections. 00- PUBLIC HEARINGS City Planner Onaga requested Council consideration of a PUBLIC request for approval of a conditional use permit to HEARING allow the off-site sale of beer and wine in conjuntion CP-507 with a mini-market. The description of the property, zoning and size were outlined and the deficiencies noted. It was pointed out that the owner of the property was not willing to assist in the improvements that are required for this type of business. Concern was expressed about the propose because of the potential problems associated with this type of use. The Planning Commission voted to deny the request. Staff recommended that Council adopt the Findings of Fact and deny CP-507 which would have allowed the off- BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 NOV-U02 6-U02 1991-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3751-U03 FO3787-U03 DO3788-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37256-U01 1991-U02 11-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3751-U03 DO3788-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1991 11 06 CC MINòw @˜wêCC MIN NOV 6 1991[Þ›[H2Ú8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 6, 1991 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE THREE site sale of beer and wine in conjunction with a mini- market. In response to Council questions, City Planner Onaga DISCUSSION stated that Mr. & Mrs. Bobadilla were aware of the requirements of the conditional use permit and the improvements that were required because of the zoning in the residential area, when they made the application. Mayor Lowes declared the Public Hearing open on CP-507 PUBLIC and invited those wishing to speak on this subject to HEARING come forward. OPEN Robert Bobadilla, 3634 Baldwin Park Blvd., stated that BOBADILLA the improvements to the property as required in the conditional use permit would cost approximately $15,000 to $18,000. The people from the apartment complex next door park their vehicles in the back of his business and there have been no problems. The alarm for the business is no problem, but he questioned the need for the camera on the roof. The business would be open from 7:30 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Guadalupe Bobadilla, 3634 Baldwin Park Blvd., stated BOBADILLA that they cannot afford to install a wall. The business has been painted and is clean and only 20 feet in the rear of the business is used. There being no other speakers, Mayor Lowes declared the CLOSED Public Hearing closed. In response to Council questions, Mr. Bobadilla stated DISCUSSION that he opened his business in April, 1991, and that there is parking for six vehicles. He can not afford a block wall and the property owner will not pay for any of the requirements. City Planner Onaga commented that half of the property area is used for parking, plans show that 100 feet of the rear area is unpaved and the applicant has stated that he would do all but the block wall. It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No. 91-86, RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN NO. 91-86 PARK DENYING A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE DENY PERMIT TO ALLOW THE OFF-SITE SALE OF BEER AND WINE IN CP-507 CONJUNCTION WITH A MINI-MARKET. APPLICANT: ROBERT & GUADALUPE BOBADILLA; LOCATION: 3634 BALDWIN PARK BLVD.; CASE NO. CP-507). N/S/C: IZELL/LOWES. There were no objections. ROLL CALL VOTE: ROLL CALL AYES IZELL,MAYOR LOWES,GALLEGOS,KEYSER,MCNEILL NOES NONE ABSTAIN: NONE APPROVED It was moved and seconded to continue the Public Hearing UNDER- for Underground Utilities to the regular Council meeting GROUND of November 20, 1991 at 7:00p.m. MIS/C: IZELL/GALLEGOS. UTILITIES There were no objections. PUBLIC HEARING 00- CONTINUED BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 NOV-U02 6-U02 1991-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3751-U03 FO3787-U03 DO3788-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37256-U01 1991-U02 11-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3751-U03 DO3788-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1991 11 06 CC MINòw @˜wêCC MIN NOV 6 1991[Þ›[H2Ú8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 6, 1991 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE FOUR REPORTS OF OFFICERS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES City Clerk Gair requested approval of a resolution UNSCHED- appointing a commissioner to the Planning Commission to ULED fill the vacancy created by the resignation of VACANCY Commissioner William Watkins. Notification of the PLANNING unscheduled vacancy was advertised and copies of the COMMISSION applications to be considered for appointment were forwarded to Council. It was recommended that Council approve a resolution appointing a new member to the Planning Commission or to give direction concerning this item being continued to a later date. It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No. 91-87, RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN NO. 91-87 PARK APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF ADOPTED THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK", and appointing Dan Steffen to fill the unscheduled vacancy to 6/30/92. MIS/C: MCNEILL/KEYSER. There were no objections. City Manager Penman introduced Bob Brock as the Interim INTRODUC- City Engineer. TION Interim City Engineer Brock requested Council approval RESURFAC- of a budget amendment to the City's Capital Improvement ING OF Program by adding the resurfacing of Pacific Avenue and PACIFIC & Puente Avenue. The total number of projects scheduled PUENTE for implementation for 1991-92 fiscal was given, the Gas Tax fund balance and the anticipated revenues were mentioned and the costs of the streets overlay was * outlined. The costs would include the design work and requested the City Manager to direct an engineering consultant to begin the work. It was recommended that Council approve the addition of street resurfacing for Puente and Pacific Avenues to the City's Capital Improvement Program and amend the budget accordingly. It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No. 91-88, RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN NO. 91-88 PARK AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ADOPTED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1991 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1992". M/S/C: GALLEGOS/KEYSER. There were no objections. Interim City Engineer Brock provided information to the LOS Council relative to the placement of sidewalks along Los ANGELES Angeles Street from Baldwin Park Boulevard to Maine STREET Avenue. Staff evaluated each area for the placement of SIDEWALKS the sidewalks, reviewing locations with the fewest construction problems or obstacles. The south side of Los Angeles Street, from Baldwin Park Boulevard to Maine Avenue was proposed. A comparison of construction costs was given for the north and south side of the street. Funds are available to construct sidewalks on both sides of Los Angeles Street within the proposed project limits. Staff would recommend approving a project at this time for the south side due to fewer tree removals, fence relocations and a greatly reduced construction estimate, which would allow for the construction of additional sidewalk at several locations throughout the City. Council discussed the safety of the pedestrians, the DISCUSSION availability of funds and that both sides of Los Angeles Street could have sidewalks. Council suggested implementing the sidewalk on the first available side. City Manager Penman stated that each property owner would be approached to donate their right-of-way to the City since the City was installing the sidewalks. It was moved and seconded to implement sidewalks on the SIDEWALKS north and south side of Los Angeles Street and to direct APPROVED BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 NOV-U02 6-U02 1991-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3751-U03 FO3787-U03 DO3788-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37256-U01 1991-U02 11-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3751-U03 DO3788-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1991 11 06 CC MINòw @˜wêCC MIN NOV 6 1991[Þ›[H2Ú8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 6, 1991 OF THE CITY Or' BALDWIN PARK PAGE FIVE Staff to contact residents to donate property at no cost to the property owner. N/S/C: MCNEILL/IZELL. There were no objections. Interim city Engineer Brock provided the Council with RULE 20A information regarding California Public Utilities Commission PUC) Rule 20A and 20B along with a current fund status for the City. The electric companies set aside funds on an annual basis to be used to remove overhead electrical utility lines and place them underground. The expenditure of the funds, the maximum footage allowance and the difficulty presented in residental projects was pointed out. The November 20th Council meeting is scheduled for a Public Hearing to establish a district on Bogart Avenue between Ramona Boulevard and Pacific Avenue. The estimated cost of establishing the district is $200,000 leaving unexpended Rule 20A funds of $811,561. Staff recommends that the Council endorse use of Rule 20A funds in commercial areas. The Rule 20A funds are held by Southern California Edison, and they will do the work and take the funds from our account. It was moved and seconded that Rule 20A funds be used in RULE 20A commercial areas. N/S/C: MCNEILL/GALLEGOS. There were FUNDS no objections. APPROVED Assistant to the City Manager Volmert recommended MEMORANDUM approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the OF Pomona Valley Transportation Agency PVTA) for the UNDERSTAND provision of paratransit services to certain individuals ING as specified in the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA). The City is serviced by two fixed route programs. Los Angeles County Transportation Commission LACTC) believes that with the various dial-a-ride and other transportation programs there is sufficient networking. PVTA would be responsible for registering and certifying the eligibility of their clients. The City would participate through Community Transit Services, Inc. CTS). The term for the proposed memorandum of understanding will end December, 1991. Staff recommended approval of the memorandum of understanding with the Pomona Valley Transportation Agency for paratransit services pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act. In response to Council questions, Assistant to the City DISCUSSION Manager Volmert stated that the networking for the disabled person needing a ride would be handled by the closest city that is available, if none is available, that person may take a taxi. West Covina's cost is $32.00 per service hour and Baldwin Park should be similar in costs. City Manager Penman stated that he did not think the City was at risk since there were only seven weeks to review the program. City Attorney Bower stated that there was a slight difference in the Memorandum of Understanding because two additional cities had been included. It was moved and seconded to approve the revised MEMORANDUM Memorandum of Understanding with the Pomona Valley OF UNDER- Transportation Agency for paratransit services. N/S/C: STANDING IZELL/GALLEGOS. There were no objections. APPROVED City Manager Penman recommended that the City become a SGV member of the San Gabriel Valley Transportation TRANSPORT- Coalition and that the Council approve an agreement with ATION the City of Alhambra for that participation. The Los COALITION Angeles County Transportation Commission LACTC) CITY OF BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 NOV-U02 6-U02 1991-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3751-U03 FO3787-U03 DO3788-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37256-U01 1991-U02 11-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3751-U03 DO3788-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1991 11 06 CC MINòw @˜wêCC MIN NOV 6 1991[Þ›[H2Ú8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 6, 1991 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE SIX published a Draft 30-Year Transportation Plan for public ALHAMBRA review and comments that may not contain the projects or AGREEMENT time frames that the entire San Gabriel Valley would agree upon for our area. The coalition was formed to ensure that the voice of the Valley is heard regarding transportation issues. The cost for the City is not expected to be higher than $3,675. Staff recommended approval of an agreement with the City of Alhambra and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement, subject to City Attorney approval. In response to Council questions, City Manager Penman DISCUSSION stated that the coalition expenses are Prop A eligible, that the concept of the coalition is to have elected representatives and have people from all segments of the valley to be involved. It was moved and seconded to approve an agreement with CITY OF the City of Alhambra and authorize the Mayor to sign the ALHAMBRA agreement, subject to City Attorney approval and not to APPROVED exceed $3,675. M/S/C: GALLEGOS/ MCNEILL. There were no objections. COUNCIL/STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATION City Manager Penman stated that Congressman Torres will PENMAN be here at City Hall on Monday, November 11th at 9:00 a.m. to discuss ground water contamination. This Friday, November 8th at 10:00 a.m. there will be a groundbreaking ceremony for the San Bernardino to Los Angeles Commuter Rail Line. City Manager Penman suggested a two member committee to work with staff to establish a meeting with Assemblywoman Tanner and the State Senator to discuss issues and concerns with water contamination. Mayor Lowes stated that she would like to be appointed LOWES to serve on the committee as well as Mayor Pro Tern McNeill and directed staff to pursue the meeting. council concurred. Mayor Lowes requested staff to bring a report to Council LOWES concerning sidewalks for Cavette Place. City Clerk Gair stated that she had gone to both high GAIR schools to give the oath of office to each Student Human Service Commissioner. 00- The regular meeting of the City Council was recessed at RECESSED 8:41 p.m. 8:41 P.M. The regular meeting of the city Council reconvened at RECONVENED 8:45 p.m. Roll call remained the same. 8:45 P.M. 00- CLOSED SESSION The City Council was adjourned to a joint closed session CLOSED with the Redevelopment Agency at 8:45 p.m. to consider SESSION pending litigation as authorized by Government code Section 54956.9(a) Baldwin Inn & Associates vs the City and the Redevelopment Agency and First Interstate Bank vs the City and the Redevelopment Agency; Government Code Section 54956.9(c) to determine whether to initiate or join litigation. 00- BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 NOV-U02 6-U02 1991-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3751-U03 FO3787-U03 DO3788-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37256-U01 1991-U02 11-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3751-U03 DO3788-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1991 11 06 CC MINòw @˜wêCC MIN NOV 6 1991[Þ›[H2Ú8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 6, 1991 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE SEVEN The regular meeting of the City Council was reconvened RECONVENED at 8:55 p.m. to add to the Closed session a personnel 8:55 P.M. item Government Code Code Section 54957. Roll call remained the same. City Council continued the Joint Closed Session at 8:55 p.m. 00- n Mayor Lowes declared the regular meeting of the City MEETING Council adjourned at 9:12 p.m. in memory of Norman ADJOURNED Rehmer. There were no objections. 9:12 P.M. p-fl BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 NOV-U02 6-U02 1991-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3751-U03 FO3787-U03 DO3788-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37256-U01 1991-U02 11-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3751-U03 DO3788-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05