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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 03 18 CC MIN1992 03 18 CC MINòw @˜xCC MIN MAR 18 1992à›[H†8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 1992 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.(1. 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, City Treasurer Montenegro, Deputy City Clerk Branek and City Clerk Gair 00- Mayor Lowes read a proclamation declaring the week of PROCLAMA March 22-28, 1992 as National Adult and Continuing TION Education Awareness Week" and presented it to Chamber President Pat Chapman and Sally Wieck, Adult Education. Mayor Lowes presented Eddie Rodriguez, the Montview AWARD OF League and CIF 1A Champion, and 5th place State Wrestling MERIT Champion an Award of Merit. Sierra Vista High School Wrestling Coach Cisneros told of the athletic accomplishments of Eddie Rodriguez. 00- ORAL COMMUNICATION Mayor Lowes declared Oral Communications open and ORAL COMMU invited those wishing to speak on any subject to come NICATION forward. OPEN William Van Cleave, 13232 Emery, complimented the high VAN CLEAVE visibility of the police department on the streets, the detainment of gang members and the number of times the patrol units have driven through the motel in his area. Benjamin Benitos, 3841 Maine, stated that Vineland BENITOS School sent home a flier regarding the closure of MacDevitt Street and several parents were at the Council Meeting to speak against the closure. Lydia Lopez, 3350 Athol, stated that she appreciated the LOPEZ meeting at the Senior Citizens Hall regarding the police department and since that time, the police patrol every hour and her neighborhood is quiet. Helen Montenegro, 3366 Athol, stated that she MONTENEGRO appreciated the work now being done by the Chief of Police. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 18-U02 1992-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 FO3710-U03 DO3712-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37257-U01 1992-U02 03-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 DO3712-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1992 03 18 CC MINòw @˜xCC MIN MAR 18 1992à›[H†8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 18, 1992 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE TWO Jim Astor, Waste Management, requested the Public ASTOR Hearing scheduled for April 1st be continued and that this item be considered as a Subsequent Need Item and a ruling be given tonight on the continuance. It was moved and seconded to add Waste Management's SUBSEQUENT request for a Subsequent Need Item and decide whether to NEED grant Waste Management the requested continuance. N/S: GALLEGOS/IZELL. ROLL CALL VOTE: ROLL CALL AYES GALLEGOS, IZELL NOES KEYSER, MCNEILL, MAYOR LOWES MOTION ABSENT NONE FAILS Albert Sanders, 4421 Stewart, stated that Officer SANDERS Carlos' letter in the newspaper attacked Councilman Keyser and it revealed confidential information that could only have been received through police records. He requested the City Attorney investigate to see if Officer Carlos could be prosecuted for this invasion of privacy and demanded that Officer Carlos stop those tactics. Dominic Tu, Sierra Vista High School ASB President, TU stated that one hundred ten students will help the West Covina Optimist Club on Saturday, March 21st. with the games for the handicapped. He announced that tickets were available for the basketball game with the Los Angeles Breakers. There being no other speakers, Mayor Lowes declared Oral CLOSED Communications closed. 00- CONSENT CALENDAR CONSENT CALENDAR City Clerk Gair presented the Consent Calendar: 1. Approval of Certificate of Posting for March 18, 1992 2. Approve Minutes of March 4, 1992 3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-20- ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK 4. Receive and File Treasurer's Report February 29, 1992 5. Approve Locations for Waste Disposal for Waste Generated Within City of Baldwin Park 6. Approve Authorization to Solicit Bids Parking Lot Expansion Morgan Park 7. Approve Agreement BPUSD Use of Facilities 8. Approve Final Tract Map No. 49125 3160 Vineland Avenue 9. Declare Equipment Surplus and Direct Sale of Same It was moved and seconded to approve the Consent CONSENT Calendar as presented. N/S/C: NCNEILL/GALLEGOS. There CALENDAR were no objections. APPROVED BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 18-U02 1992-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 FO3710-U03 DO3712-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37257-U01 1992-U02 03-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 DO3712-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1992 03 18 CC MINòw @˜xCC MIN MAR 18 1992à›[H†8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 18, 1992 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE THREE Mayor Lowes requested Staff to develop a policy that DIRECTION Council could review regarding the items declared surplus and to whom equipment is sold. Council concurred. 00- PUBLIC HEARING City Planner Onaga requested Council consideration of an PUBLIC appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a request HEARING for approval of a zone variance from Section ZV-596 17.10.020.A.3 of City Code to permit the construction of a second dwelling unit on a lot which contains less than the minimum required 10,000 square feet in area. The property measured 9,900 square feet and to approve this variance would set a precedence for approving the requests for each of the fourteen other properties located on this block. To approve the requested variance and to permit construction of a second dwelling unit on an undersized lot, diminishes the standard set by the Zoning Code and it is contrary to the objectives of the General Plan. Staff and Planning Commission recommended that the Council adopt the Findings of Fact as listed in the staff report and deny ZV-596. Mayor Lowes declared the Public Hearing open on ZV-596 OPEN and invited those wishing to speak on this subject to come forward. Irene Ramirez, 3434 Mangum, stated that the 100 square RAMIREZ feet amounted to 6" all the way down the property line. Neighbors have offered to sell and to give enough property to meet the need of the 100 square feet. She questioned the Commission's knowledge concerning the property since no one had seen the property. Rosemary Monteleon, 3412 Mangum, spoke in support of MONTELEON her neighbor adding another home on the lot and that the home will benefit the community. Rick Godoy, 3418 Mangum, stated that there are two homes GODOY on lot on Emery, the lot is smaller than the Ramirez's and it would be unfair to deny their request. Margaret Trenkamp, 3440 Mangum, stated that a large lot TRENKAMP requires a lot of work and that a second home would be an improvement to the community. There being no other speakers, Mayor Lowes declared the CLOSED Public Hearing closed. Councilman Gallegos stated that according to the DISCUSSION blueprint, the zone variance should be granted and that he was perturbed that the item was brought before Council. He directed staff to be more flexible, which would save the appellant time and money, and for the Planning Commission to review minimum lot sizes. It was moved and seconded to approve the zone variance APPROVE and direct the City Attorney to prepare the resolution ZONE for the next Council meeting. N/S: MCNEILL/GALLEGOS. VARIANCE ROLL CALL VOTE: ROLL CALL AYES MCNEILL, GALLEGOS, IZELL, KEYSER, MAYOR LOWES NOES NONE ABSENT NONE APPROVED BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 18-U02 1992-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 FO3710-U03 DO3712-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37257-U01 1992-U02 03-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 DO3712-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1992 03 18 CC MINòw @˜xCC MIN MAR 18 1992à›[H†8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 18, 1992 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE FOUR City Planner Onaga requested Council consideration of a PUBLIC request to amend Chapter 17.22 of the City Zoning Code HEARING to include mini-malls also referred to as indoor swap AZC-128 meets or multi-tenant retail stores) as uses permitted PLAZA 88 in the C-2, General Commercial, Zone with a conditional use permit. The request was initiated by Michael Montgomery, a representative for the owners of an existing commercial building known as Discount Mart 88 Plaza" located at 14151 Ramona Boulevard which is a large unit currently being operated as a department store. The unique characteristics of a mini-mall were described and the results of a survey from several cities that addressed mini-malls. Staff and the Planning Commission recommended that Council deny the request to amend the Zoning Code to include mini-malls also referred to as indoor swap meets or multiple- tenant retail stores) as uses permitted in the C-2, General Commercial, zone with a conditional use permit. Mayor Lowes declared the Public Hearing open and invited OPEN those wishing to speak regarding AZC-128, the amendment to the Zoning Code to include mini-malls as uses permitted in the C-2, General Commercial Zone with a conditional use permit to come forward. There were none. Mayor Lowes declared the Public Hearing closed. CLOSED It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No. 92- RESOLUTION 22, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NO. 92-22 BALDWIN PARK DENYING AN AMENDMENT TO THE BALDWIN PARK ADOPTED ZONING CODE CHAPTER 17.22 TO INCLUDE MINI-MALLS AS USES PERMITTED IN THE C-2, GENERAL COMMERCIAL, ZONE WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICANT: MICHAEL MONTGOMERY; CASE NO: AZC-128)." H/S/C: GALLEGOS/MCNEILL. There were no objections. City Planner Onaga requested Council approval of the MITIGATED Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact NEGATIVE for the Baldwin Park Commuter Rail Station. A brief DECLARA- description of the boarding platform, parking area, TION OF landscape and lighting was given. The project also ENVIRON- includes construction of two traffic signals at the MENTAL intersections of Ramona and Downing and Pacific and IMPACT Downing. A Negative Declaration and Initial Study that COMMUTER included a noise study was referred to in the staff RAIL report. The noise study concluded that the project will not have a significant effect on the adjacent residential uses. The only additional noise created by the project will be from the additional vehicle traffic generated by the station. Based upon the environmental analysis, staff has concluded that the construction and operation of the commuter rail station will not result in adverse environmental impacts if the mitigated measures referred to in the staff report are incorporated into the project. It was recommended that Council approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for the Baldwin Park Commuter Rail Station. Mayor Lowes declared the Public Hearing open and invited OPEN those wishing to speak regarding the Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for the commuter rail to come forward. There were none. Mayor Lowes declared the Public Hearing closed. CLOSED It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No. 92- RESOLUTION 23, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NO. 92-23 BALDWIN PARK APPROVING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION ADOPTED OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK'S PROPOSED COMMUTER RAIL STATION APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK; LOCATION: 3874 N. DOWNING AVENUE)." H/S/C: GALLEGOS/KEYSER. There were no objections. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 18-U02 1992-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 FO3710-U03 DO3712-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37257-U01 1992-U02 03-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 DO3712-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1992 03 18 CC MINòw @˜xCC MIN MAR 18 1992à›[H†8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 18, 1992 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE FIVE 00- REPORTS OF OFFICERS, COMMISSIOnS AND COMMITTEES Maintenance Superintendent Dart requested Council JANITORIAL approval for the award of contract to Lee's Maintenance SERVICES Company for janitorial services for City buildings. The CITY contract is for a two year period with the option to BUILDINGS extend for one additional year. It was recommended that Council award the referenced contract to Lee's Maintenance Company for $6,399 per month. Mayor Pro Tem McNeill expressed concern regarding the DISCUSSION spread between the bids in the dollar amounts. It was moved and seconded to reject all bids for BIDS janitorial services for City buildings and request new REJECTED bids. MIS/C: MCNEILL/GALLEGOS. There were no objections. Interim City Engineer Brock requested Council direction CLOSURE for the permanent closure of Downing Avenue northerly of OF Ramona Boulevard. An overhead presentation identified DOWNING that the crossing from Downing Avenue north of Ramona AVENUE Boulevard presented a potential hazard due to the skew of tracks as they cross the street and the inability to fully project the north Downing Avenue approach with crossing arms, which led the Southern California Regional Rail Authority SCRRA) to recommend that this location be permanently closed to through traffic. The closure would be accomplished in conjunction with modifying the existing entrance only to the adjacent parking area to accomodate both directions of traffic. It was requested that Council direct staff on the permanent closure of Downing Avenue north of Ramona Boulevard. Edward Ladd, 4123 Downing Avenue, disagreed that the LADD crossing at Downing was a safety hazard and could recall only three accidents at the crossing in the forty years that he has lived in the City. Ray Alber, commercial property owner, spoke in ALBER opposition to the closure of Downing Avenue north of Ramona Boulevard, that all the traffic would be diverted on to a narrow street, two cars cannot pass at the 90 degree parking angle and there needs to be more study done on the project. Tom Morehart, 4137 Alderson, opposed the closing of MOREHART Downing and pointed out that traffic would be diverted to a narrow street, which would be used by semi-trucks and the vehicles from the VFW, and also some of the problems with the parking area. Kenneth Woods, 15261 Badillo, business located at 4125 WOODS Alderson, speaking on behalf of Wood's & Sons, stated that he was on Alderson due to redevelopment, his business would be further isolated with the street closure and he suggested that Downing be made a right Z turn only. Kenneth Matthew, Manager of Public Programs for SCRRA MATTHEW explained the concern for safety at the grade crossing with the skewed tracks, the four entrances at the intersection of Downing/Ramona, poor visibility to see an oncoming train and access of Alderson off of Bogart. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 18-U02 1992-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 FO3710-U03 DO3712-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37257-U01 1992-U02 03-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 DO3712-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1992 03 18 CC MINòw @˜xCC MIN MAR 18 1992à›[H†8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 18, 1992 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE SIx In response to Council questions, Mr. Matthew stated DISCUSSION that a traffic study was completed and that with the street closure a few parking spaces could be added. The entrance south of Downing is the entrance to the station site and a raised median will be installed with gates, a right turn only on Ramona and the median will preclude motorist from going around the gates. A right turn only could be placed to preclude the left turn pocket from east bound Ramona going north. He explained that a raised median was in the specifications and plans and was authorized in a letter signed by the City Manager. Carol Woods, 15261 Badillo, spoke in opposition to the WOODS closing of Downing, because Bogart is to narrow for the traffic. It was moved and seconded to direct staff to meet with MEETING SCRRA to get additional ideas that do not affect the WITH SCRRA citizens and businesses in the area. N/S/C: APPROVED MCNEILL/GALLEGOS. There were no objections. Chief Lanza requested Council approval for the Police NEW RADIO Department to solicit bids for a new radio system. The SYSTEM deteriorated system from the radios in the cars to the POLICE antennas on the roof are in need of replacement. One DEPART- major recommendation from the consultant was to change MENT from a VHF frequency to a UHF which would improve transmission/reception range. The consultant prepared a bid package for the new radio equipment and two firms have expressed interest in bidding on the radio equipment and the installation. The Asset Seizure fund has sufficient funds to support the expenditure. Staff recommended Council approval to solicit formal bids for a new police radio system. It was moved and seconded to approve solicitation of SOLICIT formal bids for a new police radio system. N/S/C: BIDS GALLEGOS/MCNEILL. There were no objections. APPROVED Facilities and Activities Manager Rose requested Council URBAN PARK approval to submit an application to the United States & Department of the Interior National Park Service for the RECREATION Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Program UPARR RECOVERY Program). A brief description of the requirements for PROGRAM the funding of projects was given and staff proposed the UPARR) City apply for a grant to initiate a community outreach program for troubled youth and utilize the Baldwin Park Community Center. Staff recommended that Council approval be granted to submit an application to the United States Department of the Interior National Park Service for UPARR funding for the community outreach program. It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No. 92- RESOLUTION 21, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, NO. 92-21 CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING FILING OF GRANT APPLICATION UNDER ADOPTED THE URBAN PARK AND RECREATION RECOVERY ACT OF 1978." N/S/C: MCNEILL/IZELL. There were no objections. 00- COUNCIL/STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS City Manager Penman stated that a traffic study for MERCED/ Merced and Frazier will be prepared and a report brought FRAZIER to Council. PETITION Mayor Lowes requested staff contact the City Council of LOWES Irwindale to see about repairing Olive Street from Bleecker to Azusa Canyon Road. Also, the wall along Olive is filled with graffiti and the City of Irwindale needs to keep it painted or remove it. Council concurred. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 18-U02 1992-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 FO3710-U03 DO3712-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37257-U01 1992-U02 03-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 DO3712-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1992 03 18 CC MINòw @˜xCC MIN MAR 18 1992à›[H†8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 18, 1992 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE SEVEN 00- The regular meeting of the City Council was recessed at RECESSED 8:30 p.m. 8:30 The regular meeting of the City Council reconvened at RECONVENED 8:34 p.m. Roll call remained the same. 8:34 00- CLOSED SESSION The City Council was adjourned to a joint Closed Session CLOSED with the Redevelopment Agency at 8:34 p.m. to consider SESSION a personnel matter pursuant to Government Code 54957; the Redevelopment Agency, pursuant to Government Code 54956.8, to give instruction to the agency's negotiator with regards to the purchase, sale, lease or exchange of property located in the Delta Project Area in the Cloverleaf Business Park, Barclay Regency Partners. 00- Mayor Lowes declared the regular meeting of the City MEETING Council adjourned at 9:15 p.m. There were no ADJOURNED objections. 9:15 BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 18-U02 1992-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 FO3710-U03 DO3712-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37257-U01 1992-U02 03-U02 18-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 DO3712-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05