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Home My WebLink About1992 06 03 CC MIN1992 06 03 CC MINòw @˜x”CC MIN JUN 3 1992[Þ›[H28 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVE, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 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. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS GALLEGOS, IZELL, ROLL CALL MARTINEZ, MCNEILL AND MAYOR VARGAS ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Penman, City Attorney Bower, Dir. of Administrative Services Pachon, Police Chief Lanza, Dir. of Public Works Mousavi, City Treasurer Montenegro, Deputy City Clerk Branek and City Clerk Gair 00- Due to a conflict of scheduling Maywood Reserve Officer RESOLUTION Welsh could not attend and Resolution No. 92-44 was NO. 92-44 carried over to the June 17th Council meeting. CARRIED OVER Mayor Vargas introduced Aristotle C. Rivera and told of AWARD OF F his accomplishments as an Eagle Scout and presented him MERIT with an Award of Merit. Chief of Police Lanza introduced Officers Jose Barajas OATH OF and John Hullar and told of their background and OFFICE education. City Clerk Gair administered the Oath of Office to the officers. 00- ORAL COMMUNICATION Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications open and ORAL COMMU invited those wishing to speak on any subject to come NICATIONS forward. OPEN Roy Test, 15115 Kenoak, stated that it is time to review TEST the one way traffic on Morgan and two more parking spaces are needed in the old parking lot when the project is finished. Jeanne Martens, 14847 Sierra Way, Chairman of Baldwin MARTENS Park Beautiful, invited the community to participate Saturday, June 6th in a Supervisorial cleanup sponsored by Supervisor Molina and adult volunteers are needed. There are plans for a massive cleanup on August 1st. Jean Spore, 14516 Chevalier, stated that roaches have SPORE infested the home at 14512 Chevalier, and the landlord will not take care of the problem. Claudia Sanchez, 12044 Amar Rd., expressed appreciation SANCHEZ for Council, former Mayor Lowes and Mrs. Martens for their support of Sierra Vista High School graduating seniors. Vincent Haydel, SCE representative, introduced himself HAYDEL as the new area manager. There being no other speakers, Mayor Vargas declared CLOSED Oral Communications closed. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUN-U02 3-U02 1992-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 FO3722-U03 DO3725-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37257-U01 1992-U02 06-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 DO3725-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1992 06 03 CC MINòw @˜x”CC MIN JUN 3 1992[Þ›[H28 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE TWO OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK JUNE 3, 1992 CONSENT CALENDAR City Clerk Gair presented the Consent Calendar: CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-45 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK 2. Approval of Certificate of Posting for June 3, 1992 3. Approve Minutes of May 6, 1992, May 13, 1992 May 18, 1992 and May 20, 1992 4. Deny Claim Against the City Odis Mack 5. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-46 SUPPORT OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COORDINATED PARATRANSIT PLAN 6. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-47 APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR CERTAIN STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE 7. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-48 DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 15, PART 2, OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAY CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING 8. Approval of Final Tract Map No. 50405 13444 Francisquito Avenue 9. Approve Acquisition Morgan Park Expansion CDBG Project) 14316 Morgan Street 10. Approval to Apply for Los Angeles County Transportation Commission LACTC) Sub-Regional Incentive Funds Councilman Martinez requested that Items 1 & 6 be ITEMS NO. removed for separate consideration. 1 & 6 REMOVED It was moved and seconded to approved Items No. 2-5 and CONSENT 7-10 of the Consent Calendar. M/S/C: MCNEILL/GALLEGOS. CALENDAR There were no objections. APPROVED It was moved and seconded to approve Items No. 1 & 6 of ITEMS NO. the Consent Calendar. M/S/C: MCNEILL/IZELL. There 1 & 6 were no objections. APPROVED For the Record, Councilman Martinez abstained from ABSTAIN voting on Items No. 1 and 6 due to possible conflict of ITEMS NO. interest. 1 & 6 00- BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUN-U02 3-U02 1992-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 FO3722-U03 DO3725-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37257-U01 1992-U02 06-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 DO3725-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1992 06 03 CC MINòw @˜x”CC MIN JUN 3 1992[Þ›[H28 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE THREE OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK JUNE 3, 1992 PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Vargas introduced the public hearing on AGP-90 & GENERAL Z-497, A request for a zone change from 01, Office PLAN LAND Industrial to R-3, High Density Residential and an USE amendment to general plan land use designation from AGP-90 & Office Industrial to Multi-Family Residential on Z-497 approximately 8.2 acres. Applicants: I.M. & Marion Kenoffel and Irvin & Mildred Roodman and Dalewood Partnership; Location: 12800 block of Dalewood Street; Case No: AGP-90 & Z-497)." City Planner Onaga explained the request to amend the general plan land use designation and the access problems that need to be corrected before an office or industrial development could occur. The beneficial and negative impacts as outlined in the staff report was given concerning rezoning the property to R-3. Staff identified a number of land use alternatives which included the applicants' request. The Planning Commission voted to recommend denial of the applicant's request, because the presence of the existing apartments on Dalewood Street would prevent a new townhome development from being successful. The Commission felt that there were still viable land use opportunities for the property under the current I zoning that do not require the amount of access as most office and industrial uses. Staff recommended that the City Council: 1) approve the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact; and 2) approve the zone change and general plan amendment application for only the 3.7 acre vacant portion of the block from Ol to R-3 PD). Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing open and PUBLIC invited those wishing to speak on this subject to come HEARING forward. OPEN Ken Kenoffel, 1948 Deermont Rd., Glendale, stated the KENOFFEL length of time he has owned the property, when the zone change occurred and the affect the moritorium had on the property. The access available to the property is the reason the residential development would be viable. The property has been listed for sale with Lee & Associates for three years, with prospective buyers backing out due to the access problems. If the property is changed to R-3, townhomes would be built with a greenbelt which would upgrade the property and the City would benefit from property tax revenue and new customers for the businesses. Mike Davis, Sales Vice-President with Lee & Associates, DAVIS stated that the property has been listed for three years with his office, the alternatives should not be considered for use in the Ol zone, and the property will remain undeveloped due to poor access. There is a need for affordable housing, and the homes would be built on cul-de-sac's with setbacks. Emma Mooneyham, 3116 Mangum, stated that she did not MOONEYHAM think multiple housing would be good for the property, but would like something that gives a good impression. Jeanne Martens, Marten's Real Estate, 14530 Pacific MARTENS Ave., referred to the positive aspects listed in the staff report, the property being difficult to sell or get a loan on due to nonconforming use and the blighted area is not marketable. She was in favor of changing the zoning to R-3 on the 3.7 acres. Santos Lona, Jr., 12746 Valens, stated his concern that LONA, JR. the high density will increase traffic, noise, more children crossing the freeway to school, and the BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUN-U02 3-U02 1992-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 FO3722-U03 DO3725-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37257-U01 1992-U02 06-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 DO3725-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1992 06 03 CC MINòw @˜x”CC MIN JUN 3 1992[Þ›[H28 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE FOUR OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK JUNE 3, 1992 difficulty of safety equipment to respond into the area. However, a new residential project will up-grade the area. Raul Rayes, 3160 Athol, stated his concern that if REYES houses are allowed to be built on this property the City may miss an opportunity for a better use in the future. Also, access problems for emergency vehicles with the existing apartments on Dalewood, and that a new townhouse development would not be successful. Woo Wong, owner of Dalewood Partnership, stated that WONG plans were approved and in plan-check when the moritorium was adopted. A brief description of the townhomes, landscaping, which included a block wall, and a gated community was explained. The properties would be owner occupied, not rented out. There being no other speakers, Mayor Vargas declared the CLOSED Public Hearing closed. In response to Council questions, City Planner Onaga DISCUSSION described the uses allowed in the Ol zone, and the density allowed per acre in the RG and R-3 zone. The R- 3 zone would only be to 3.7 acres of the property. In response to Mayor Pro Tern Gallegos, Mike Davis stated that there is a need for affordable housing, and the Lewis Homes development along the freeway was successful. The freeway noise level would be reduced with a wall along the freeway and the windows in the development double paned. In response to Mayor Vargas, Raul Reyes stated that only one resident from the area had any input at the Planning Commission Meeting and that was to see some type of development on the property. Councilman Izell moved and Councilwoman McNeill seconded MOTION TO to continue the Public Hearing until September 2, 1992. CONTINUE Council discussed the viable freeway corridor, and the DISCUSSION concentrated effort needed to encourage businesses to come into the area, and that the residents need to be informed. Councilman Izell withdrew the motion to continue the MOTION Public Hearing. Councilwoman McNeill concurred. WITHDRAWN It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No. 92-49, RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN 92-49 PARK DENYING AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN AND ZONE ADOPTED CHANGE APPLICANT: KENOFFEL, ROODMAN AND DALEWOOD PARTNERSHIP; LOCATION: 12800 BLOCK OF DALEWOOD STREET; CASE NO: AGP-90 & Z-497). M/S/C: MCNEILL/IZELL. There were no objections. Mayor Vargas introduced the public hearing on FY 1992-93 FY 1992-93 Proposed Annual Budget. City Manager Penman stated that PROPOSED the purpose of the hearing was to solicit public input ANNUAL regarding the Fy 1992-93 Budget. The General Fund BUDGET budget with the revenues and transfers was explained. The 1992-93 budget presents some program enhancements such as the new police officer positions, the additional funding allocated to the Graffiti Removal Program, and the significant resources budgeted in the Capital Improvement Program. Council should conduct the public hearing, direct staff accordingly based on any input received at the hearing, and continue it until June 17, 1992. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUN-U02 3-U02 1992-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 FO3722-U03 DO3725-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37257-U01 1992-U02 06-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 DO3725-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1992 06 03 CC MINòw @˜x”CC MIN JUN 3 1992[Þ›[H28 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE FIVE OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK JUNE 3, 1992 Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing open and PUBLIC invited those wishing to speak on FY 1992-93 Budget HEARING to come forward. OPEN Dick Nichols, Executive Director of the Chamber of NICHOLS Commerce, requested Council discuss in the study session the 4th of July Fireworks Show. He stated that the Chamber does not have the money to pay for the show since the AB1693 funds will not be as anticipated. Raul Reyes, 3160 Athol, suggested allowing trucks to be REYES parked along the truck routes and a fee be charged for the permit. Roy Test, 15115 Kenoak Dr., stated that he was opposed TEST to allowing trucks to park along the truck routes. There being no other speakers, Mayor Vargas declared the CLOSED Public Hearing closed. Councilman Martinez requested to make a statement due to STATEMENT a conflict of scheduling that may not allow him to attend the budget study session Thursday. He thanked staff for presenting a budget that has money in excess and commented that to effectively address the budget problem, the budget must be balanced to prepare the City for the future and for a continued recession. He felt there was still room for cuts, that revenue was found by shifting revenue, and if these easy methods are accepted, next year the City will use the same smoke screen. He did not want to see the three police positions frozen or any compromising of police services. He stated that hard decisions need to be made and his colleagues will have plenty of input on this in his absence. 00- REPORTS OF OFFICERS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES Information Services Manager Neelan's report was in CITY response to Council's request for information regarding PURCHASING the City's purchasing and bidding policies. There are BIDDING four basic purchasing categories and each of them were POLICIES explained. Staff recommended that Council direct staff to review the City's purchasing ordinance to bring back specific recommendations to Council that will clarify confusing sections. Staff requested that Council also direct staff to implement dollar threshold amounts in section 3.08.190 as outlined in the staff report or as Council directs. Additionally, staff recommended that Council direct staff to rewrite section 3.08.220 concerning public works contracts to bring it current with state law. Staff is prepared to implement additional changes in the City's purchasing guidelines as Council desires. Mayor Vargas requested reviewing the City contracts. DISCUSSION Council agreed to pursue and bringing the municipal code up to date. City Clerk Gair recommended that the Council approve the YARD SALE introduction of an ordinance amending the Baldwin Park Municipal Code BPMC) relating to yard sale fees. A $5.00 charge for a yard sale was included in the resolution that adopted fees and charges for certain City Services and Permits. The process that will be used to enforce the permits and eventual fines was explained. Staff recommended approval of the ordinance relating to yard sale fees. It was moved and seconded to introduce Ordinance No. ORDINANCE 1055 for first reading, that the ordinance be read in NO. 1055 title only, and all further reading be waived, AN INTRODUCED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN FIRST BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUN-U02 3-U02 1992-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 FO3722-U03 DO3725-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37257-U01 1992-U02 06-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 DO3725-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1992 06 03 CC MINòw @˜x”CC MIN JUN 3 1992[Þ›[H28 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE SIX OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK JUNE 3, 1992 PARK, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 5.40.030 FOR THE READING) BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING LICENSE FEES FOR YARD SALE PERMITS" M/S/C: GALLEGOS/MCNEILL. There were no objections. Facilities and Activities Manager Rose recommended that ACOUSTICAL Council allow the John B. Donnell Company to install PANELS acoustical panels in the aquatics facility at the AQUATIC Baldwin Park Community Center and, upon completion of FACILITY the project, Council allow the panels to become property of the City of Baldwin Park. John B. Donnell Company was the lowest proposal that was received. Funding for the project was made possible through the Baldwin Park Community Center Corporation. Staff recommended approval. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Gallegos, Facilities and DISCUSSION Activities Manager Rose explained the problem with reverberation and Director of Administrative Services Pachon stated the balance available in the Baldwin Park Community Center Corp. is $28,259.58. It was moved and seconded to approve John B. Donnell ACOUSTICAL Company to install the Eckoustic Functional Panels on PANELS the walls in the pool facility at the Community Center APPROVED and that these panels become property of the City of Baldwin Park upon completion of the project. M/S/C: MARTINEZ/IZELL. There were no objections. Police Chief Lanza requested Council approval to PURCHASE purchase a police dog. Due to old age, K-9 Ex" was OF retired last month. Police K-9 King" was cross-trained POLICE DOG for narcotics detection. The cost of a German Shepherd with all the team training would be about $7,900 which is eligible to be paid for out of Asset Seizure Funds. Staff recommends 1) approval of the purchase of a police dog from Alderhorst Kennels; and 2) approve a budget amendment for $7, 900 from the Asset Seizure Fund Fund 12) to the Police Department's budget 12.23.567); and 3) approve retiring Ex" to Officer Joe Cowan for the remainder of the dog's life. It was moved and seconded to approve the purchase of a RESOLUTION police dog from Alderhorst Kennels; to approve retiring NO. 92-50 Ex" to Officer Joe Cowan for the remainder of the dog's ADOPTED life; and to adopt Resolution No. 92-50, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1991 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1992." M/S/C: GALLEGOS/MCNEILL. There were no objections. Police Chief Lanza requested Council approval to award POLICE the Police Radio System bid to Motorola Communications. RADIO The bid specifications were prepared, advertised and SYSTEM only two companies submitted bids. After the bids were CONTRACT opened Dr. Richter, the City consultant, checked for MOTOROLA compliance to the specifications. GE Major Account COMMUNICA- Manager Joe Thurner, withdrew their bid from TIONS consideration because they felt that their equipment would not meet the City's needs. Staff recommended that Council 1) award the Police Radio System Contract to Motorola Communications; and 2) approve a budget amendment for $54,400 from the Asset Seizure Fund Fund 12) to the Police Department's budget 12.28.567) to allow for the system's down payment. It was moved and seconded to award the Police Radio RESOLUTION System Contract to Motorola Communications; and to adopt NO. 92-51 Resolution No. 92-51, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1991 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1992." M/S/C: MCNEILL/MARTINEZ. There were no objections. 00- BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUN-U02 3-U02 1992-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 FO3722-U03 DO3725-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37257-U01 1992-U02 06-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 DO3725-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1992 06 03 CC MINòw @˜x”CC MIN JUN 3 1992[Þ›[H28REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE SEVEN OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK JUNE 3, 1992 COUNCIL/STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Izell requested a report be brought to the IZELL next Council regarding the enforcement of street vendors. City Manager Penman stated that MacDevitt Street would PENMAN be closed until Friday and Merced Avenue would be closed on June 8 due to the Commuter Rail. Mayor Vargas requested a report be brought to Council VARGAS pertaining to the crosswalk in front of the Library; a report brought to Council regarding election signs on private property; and the progress of the picnic for the employees. Mayor Vargas suggested a task force for long range VARGAS planning, possibly an ad-hoc committee needs to be formed regarding Baldwin Park 2,000, the members could consist of business owners, Councilmembers and the Chamber of Commerce could handle the process. Mayor Pro Tern Gallegos requested a workshop to be set up with Council, City Manager and Management to plan long term goals. Councilman Martinez requested a memo be given to the MARTINEZ employees inviting them to the budget session on June 4, 1992 00- Mayor Vargas declared the regular meeting of the City MEETING Council adjourned at 9:25 p.m to an adjourned regular ADJOURNED meeting on June 4, 1992 at 6:30 p.m. There were no 9:25 P.M. objections. 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