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Home My WebLink About1992 06 17 CC MIN1992 06 17 CC MINòw @˜xœCC MIN JUN 17 1992à›[H28 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVE, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 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, Acting City Attorney Munoz, 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- Mayor Vargas read Resolution No. 92-44, a Resolution of PRESENTA- Commendation for Public Service, and presented it to TIONS Maywood Reserve Officer Kenneth Welsh. Mayor Vargas introduced Officer Joseph Cowan and Police Dog Ex" and told of their background and presented an Award of Merit to the officers. Mayor Vargas introduced Sara Luna Corral and presented her with a City plaque in honor of her being one hundred twenty three years old. 00- ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communication open and ORAL COMMU invited those wishing to speak on any subject to come NICATIONS forward. OPEN Richard Moran, 13824 Kenmore, Street Minister, Faith MORAN Fellowship Church, invited Council and the Community to Morgan Park on June 27th for Program Gang Reachout. Robert Van Cleave, 13128 Waco, stated that a friend was VAN CLEAVE killed on Maine Street and that he wanted to collect money for a reward for the apprehension of the killer. Jeanne Martens, 14847 Sierra Way, stated that Baldwin MARTENS Park Beautiful was presented the Hall of Fame Award at the Citizen of the Year Banquet and at mid-night, KCET- TV will show the June 6th Supervisorial grafitti cleanup Martha Laidlaw, 13736 Foster, requested a four-way LAIDLAW STOP" at the corner of Baldwin Park Boulevard and Foster Avenue due to the accidents at that intersection. Dick Nichols, Executive Director of the Chamber of NICHOLS Commerce, stated that the illegal street vendors are selling their goods at the schools and in the community and it is effecting the businessman. William Van Cleave, 13232 Emery, stated that 7-11 has VAN CLEAVE stopped selling several items because of the street vendors and the police do not stop the vendors. Also, on August 1st a county-wide grafitti cleanup with 200 to 300 people expected to participate will be held. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUN-U02 17-U02 1992-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 FO3722-U03 DO3726-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37257-U01 1992-U02 06-U02 17-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 DO3726-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1992 06 17 CC MINòw @˜xœCC MIN JUN 17 1992à›[H28 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 17, 1992 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE TWO Adrienne Gaffers, 4645 Bogart, stated that her neighbor GAFFERS was burglarized, it was attributed to a street vendor and she requested something be done about the vending. Aileen Pinheiro, 13009 Amar Rd., spoke regarding the PINHERO alternative uses for the civic auditorium. Rosie Rodriguez, 4234 Hornbrook, stated that the big RODRIGUEZ trucks that travel down Hornbrook are ruining the street. She criticized the police officers handing out baseball cards to children. Nancy Beach, 4639 Bogart, felt that the City budget BEACH could be cut by replacing the Police Department with the Sheriff's Office. She also referred to the reason the vendor law was instituted. Alma Agabashian, 12853 Ledford, requested information AGABASHIAN about the bus passes for RTD #428 and for Foothill Transit. which one will service the downtown route? There being no other speakers, Mayor Vargas declared CLOSED Oral Communications closed. 00- CONSENT CALENDAR City Clerk Gair presented Consent Calendar A and B. CONSENT CALENDAR Consent calendar A. 1A. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-44 IN TRIBUTE TO MAYWOOD RESERVE OFFICER KENNETH WELSH 1B. Approval of Certificate of Posting for June 17, 1992 2. Approve Minutes of June 3, 1992 3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-52 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK 4. Receive and File Treasurer's Report May 31, 1992 5. Deny Claim Against the City Phillips Plywood Company 6. Approve CDBG Subgrantee/Subrecipient Contracts for City Fiscal Year 1992-93 7. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-53 SETTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FY 1992-93 GANN SPENDING LIMIT) 8. Approve Design Traffic Signal System Merced Avenue & Los Angeles Street Intersection Authorize Solicitation of Bids 9. Approve Final Tract Map 49757 3861-3871 Stewart Avenue 10. Approve College Work/Study Agreement BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUN-U02 17-U02 1992-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 FO3722-U03 DO3726-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37257-U01 1992-U02 06-U02 17-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 DO3726-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1992 06 17 CC MINòw @˜xœCC MIN JUN 17 1992à›[H28 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 17, 1992 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE THREE 11. Approval of Police Department Application Office of Traffic Safety OTS) Sobriety Check Point Grant 12. Waive Further Reading and Adopt ORDINANCE NO. 1055 AMENDING SECTION Second Reading) 5.40.030 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING LICENSE FEES FOR YARD SALE PERMITS Mayor Pro Tern Gallegos requested Item No. 6 of the ITEM NO. 6 Consent Calender be removed for separate consideration. REMOVED Councilman Gallegos asked if a conflict of interest existed since Councilwoman McNeill serves as Chairwoman for the Boys and Girls Club and she signed the contract. City Attorney Bower explained that there was no conflict of interest. It was moved and seconded to approve Consent Calendar A, ITEMS NO. Items No. 1A 12. M/S/C: MCNEILL/MARTINEZ. There were 1A 12 no objections. APPROVED Consent Calendar B. 13. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-54 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK RELATING TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON) It was moved and seconded to approve Consent Calendar ITEM NO. B, Item No. 13. N/S/C: GALLEGOS/MCNEILL. Councilman 13 Martinez abstained due to a possible conflict of APPROVED interest. 00- Mayor Vargas introduced the public hearing on the FY PUBLIC 1992-93 Proposed Annual Budget. HEARING City Manager Penman presented additional information PROPOSED regarding possible cuts in the City budget and requested ANNUAL public input regarding the City's Preliminary 1992-93 BUDGET Budget. Council had directed staff to prepare options FY 92-93 for balancing the budget with a new projected surplus of $117,500. Several positions were identified for elimination and the impact has not been addressed. The State is faced with a $10 to $11 billion shortfall and the cities have been targeted to possibly lose the motor vehicle in lieu fees and property taxes. A comparison of last year's figures and the possible impact by the State budget was shown. Staff did not recommend adoption of the budget at this meeting. Rather, staff recommended continued monitoring and a more active role in the State budget process. An adoption date at the end of June may provide Council with time to obtain a clearer picture of the State plans. 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OPEN Those speaking against the elimination of the Facilities SPEAKING and Activities Manager's position currently held by Gary AGAINST Rose, because he knows how to handle people, the senior ELIMINA- citizens and children need him, he works around school TION OF schedules for those that he employed, he does not POSITION discriminate or judge people, the employees could give up increase to save the jobs, and because Gary Rose and Bob Roessler have done a good job since Lee Lucas' retirement. Isabel Christie 3955 La Rica Hillel Arkin 4347 Stewart Marcia Arkin 4347 Stewart Lucy Boutte 3883 Baldwin Park Blvd. #H Antonio Bustamante Resident Sybil Orr 13083 Francisquito Edwin Aguilar, Sr. 14842 Masline Levi Richard 3336 Millbury Eli Roca 14637 California Manuel Rocha 3451 Remey Street Jess Dowell 3306 Millbury Jeanne Martens 14847 Sierra Way Richard Moran 13824 Kenmore Pete Ramirez 141?? Feather Bob Maynard 4707 Cutler Leoria Richard 3336 Millbury Erwing Montenegro Montebello Carlos Craig Associate Pastor Youth Minister B.P. Seventh Day Adventist Church Adrienne Gaffers 4645 Bogart Ron Gibson 4039 Vineland Edward Machinski 3715 Mulbury Robert Solgat 13049 Francisquito Gus Martinez 13823 Earl Fernando Galaz 13818 Calais Marianna Rubalcalva 3750 Halinor Lane Carlos Moran 3945 Vineland Margie Rios 3155 Mangum Rolland Wass 13703 Bess Norm Sanborn not a resident Leonardo Garcia 4234 Hornbrook Denise Beach 4639 Bogart Nancy Beach 4639 Bogart Vera Rocha 3451 Remey Street Russ Cady 3745 Idaho Margarita Mila El Monte Janice Roessler San Dimas Lupe Garcia 13515 Dunia Maria Montes 14315 Clark Rosie Rodriguez 4234 Hombrook William Van Cleave, 13232 Emery, stated that cuts in the VAN CLEAVE budget should start at the top, the City Manager does not need a new car, and the City should raise the utility tax 2% more. Eli Roca, 14637 California, stated one solution to the ROCA budget problem is to bankrupt CRA and there is currently no reason to keep the CRA program. Jeanne Martens, 14847 Sierra Way, suggested using MARTENS volunteers for some of the positions that will be eliminated and raising the utility tax another 2%. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUN-U02 17-U02 1992-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 FO3722-U03 DO3726-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37257-U01 1992-U02 06-U02 17-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 DO3726-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1992 06 17 CC MINòw @˜xœCC MIN JUN 17 1992à›[H28 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 17, 1992 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE FIVE Adrienne Gaffers, 4645 Bogart, stated that she was GAFFERS nervous about the State budget and asked what she and other citizens could do to help. Maria Van Muysen, 14207 Badillo, stated that she is one VAN MUYSEN of the employees to be terminated, but it is unfair for management to bump another employee out of a job. Denise Beach, 4639 Bogart, requested that the police BEACH department stop handing out baseball cards to the children. Robert Hussey, 3564 Maine, spoke in favor of the City HUSSEY Yard mechanics. He felt the City id losing the good people. There being no other speakers, Mayor Vargas declared the CLOSED Public Hearing closed. Councilwoman McNeill moved that Gary Rose's name be MOTION eliminated from the list of employees to be cut. The motion died due to the lack of a second. NOTION DIES Council stated that personnel items needed to be DISCUSSION discussed in closed session, that they want to do what is best for the City, the cuts did not involve personalities but positions and that no final decisions would be made tonight. Mayor Vargas stated that the situation that Council has is not an enviable one, the City had a $500 thousand p-- dollar deficit, staff was able not only to balance the budget, but create a surplus. when he looked at positions that were to be cut, there were no names attached. In reference to the campaign promises that were made, he explained that the City does not have the sales tax revenue that other cities have, or the businesses, and people do not feel safe coming into the City to shop or live. That is the reason Council has made the police department a priority. He also explained the salaries and benefits received by the Human Services Director position that's open, and the two directors under the Human Services Director. A decision had to made, keep the directors or make the funds available to the children for their programs. If the State does make cuts to the City, the police force may also have to be cut. He explained that the State cuts would be equal to one-fourth of the City's budget. He gave assurances that the people will be safe in the community and the young people of the community will have the resources they need to stay off the streets. Councilman Izell requested that Mayor Vargas be given a chance, because the citizens elected the best man in April. 00- The regular meeting of the City Council was recessed at RECESSED 10:00 p.m. 10:00 P.M. The regular meeting of the City Council reconvened at RECONVENED 10:10 p.m. 10:10 P.M. 00- BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUN-U02 17-U02 1992-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 FO3722-U03 DO3726-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37257-U01 1992-U02 06-U02 17-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 DO3726-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1992 06 17 CC MINòw @˜xœCC MIN JUN 17 1992à›[H28 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 17, 1992 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE SIX Mayor Vargas introduced the Public Hearing on, The PUBLIC Citywide Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District for HEARING FY 1992-93." Director of Public Works Mousavi stated that Council had CITYWIDE authorized the City Engineer to prepare the Engineer's LIGHTING & Report, on June 3, 1992, and approved the report for FY LANDSCAPE 1992-93 with no rate increases at this time. The MAINTE- resolutions before Council represent a final step in the NANCE process for reauthorizing the existing Landscaping and DISTRICT Lighting District for Fiscal Year 1992-93 and conforming the corresponding assessments for existing Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District. Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing on, The PUBLIC Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District HEARING for FY 1992-93," and invited those wishing to speak on OPEN this subject to come forward. There were none. Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing closed. CLOSED It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No. 92- RESOLUTION 55, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NO. 92-55 BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ADDITION OF ADOPTED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS TO THE TAX BILL." M/S/C: GALLEGOS/IZELL. There were no objections. It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No. 92- RESOLUTION 56, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NO. 92-56 BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CONTINUED ADOPTED MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN PUBLIC FACILITIES AND CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT." M/S/C: GALLEGOS/IZELL. There were no objections. 00- REPORTS OF OFFICER, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES Assistant to the City Manager Volmert recommended that LEGISLA- Council support SB 1642 relating to the authority to TIVE regulate the sale and display of spray paint and felt REPORT tip markers, support HR 2806 relating to the availability to affordable earthquake insurance and oppose current attempts by the State of California to redistribute city revenues to counties and schools as part of the State's budget balancing efforts. The City has an aggresive anti-graffiti ordinance but a state appellate court determined that local regulation of retail sales of aerosol paint containers is preempted by state law. SB 1642 would clarify that Baldwin Park has the authority to enforce the existing city ordinance. HR 2806 is legislation that pertains to risk minimization and insurance for earthquake damage. It was recommended that Council support SB 1642 and HR 2806 and oppose State budget balancing efforts which only redistribute city funds to other agencies. It was moved and seconded to approve support for SB 1642 MOTION and HR 2806 and to oppose State budget balancing TO efforts. M/S/C: MARTINEZ/GALLEGOS. There were no APPROVE objections. Captain Kies explained the street vendor situation in Baldwin Park, and the Police Department's enforcement efforts to police and the vendor's activities. A Task Force was put together in 1991 that operated three days a week for four hour periods, and vendors were issued citations and had their wares taken. The District Attorney's Office rejected the majority of cases. Staff requested Council direction on the level of enforcement it desires for street vendors. 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Director of Public Works Mousavi responded to Council CROSSWALK inquiries regarding the crosswalk removal on Baldwin REMOVAL Boulevard in conjunction with the recent Slurry Seal Project. He explained the visual effect on a driver when he sees a crosswalk and the number of feet required in order to be able to stop. Pedestrians can still utilize the unmarked crosswalk on Baldwin Park Boulevard at Morgan Street and at the controlled intersection of Ramona Boulevard and Baldwin Park Boulevard. It was recommended that Council concur with the Traffic Committee's findings and that certain information/educational letter be sent to the residents within the neighborhood explaining the City Code/policy and the reasons for the City's action. It was moved and seconded to concur with the Traffic TRAFFIC Committee's findings and a program to inform the public. FINDINGS M/S/C: GALLEGOS/ MARTINEZ. There were no objections. APPROVED City Planner Onaga requested Council approval of a PARTICIPA- Participation Agreement with the East San Gabriel Valley TION F Integrated Waste Management Joint Powers Authority to AGREEMENT prepare a General Plan Air Quality Element. The JPA received a $150 thousand AB 2766 grant to be used for the preparation of the Air Quality Elements for each participating city which would pay only a portion of the consultant's costs for the preparation of the cities elements. The balance of the fees would be paid by the participating cities and Baldwin Park's share is approximately $20 thousand. The City's share of the costs can be funded from the City's Air Quality Improvement fund. The Participation Agreement represents a formal commitment to further consider the development of an Air Quality Element. The City will have the opportunity to review the final costs. It was moved and seconded to approve the Participation PARTICIPA- Agreement with the East San Gabriel Valley Integrated TION Waste Management JPA to prepare a General Plan Air AGREEMENT Quality Element. M/S/C: MARTINEZ/IZELL. There were no APPROVED objections. 00- COUNCIL/STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Vargas requested the following: 1. A report regarding a STOP sign at Belgate/Stewart. 2. A status report on the olive Street repairs from the City of Irwindale. 3. The status of the sidewalks and handicap ramps at Merced/Maine Avenues. 4. Status report regarding the Community Policing. 5. The status of the discussions with Waste Management regarding options instead of doing two hazardous waste roundups. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUN-U02 17-U02 1992-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 FO3722-U03 DO3726-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37257-U01 1992-U02 06-U02 17-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 DO3726-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1992 06 17 CC MINòw @˜xœCC MIN JUN 17 1992à›[H28 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 17, 1992 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE EIGHT 6. Monthly report on the EDA Loans. 7. Status on the chevron signs at Merced/Frazier. 8. Status on the uses for the civic auditorium. 9. Status on the Youth Commission 10. A copy of all outstanding City contracts be made available for review in the Mayor's office. 00- The regular meeting of the City Council was recessed at RECESSED 10:55 p.m. 10:55 P.M. The regular meeting of the City Council reconvened at RECONVENED 11:09 p.m. Roll call remained the same. 11:09 P.M. 00- CLOSED SESSION The City Council was adjourned to a Closed Session at CLOSED 11:09 p.m. to consider Meet and Confer, pursuant to SESSION Government Code 54957 and personnel matters, pursuant to Government Codenel matter 54957.6. 00- Mayor Vargas adjourned the regular meeting of the City MEETING Council at 12:56 a.m. to an adjourned regular meeting ADJOURNED on June 29th at 8:00 a.m. There were no objections. 12:56 A.M. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JUN-U02 17-U02 1992-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 FO3722-U03 DO3726-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37257-U01 1992-U02 06-U02 17-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3702-U03 DO3726-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05