The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About1993 01 20 CC MIN1993 01 20 CC MINòw @˜xÔCC MIN JAN 20 1993à›[HÄ8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1993 The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park met in regular session in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. C ROLL CALL: PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS IZELL, MARTINEZ, ROLL CALL MCNEILL, AND MAYOR PRO TEM GALLEGOS ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Penman, Acting City Attorney Munoz, Interim Dir. of Administrative Services Harvey, Police Chief Lanza, Dir. of Human Services Nunez, Dir. of Public Works Mousavi, City Treasurer Montenegro, Deputy City Clerk Branek, and City Clerk Gair 00- The absence of Mayor Vargas was excused. ABSENCE EXCUSED 00- Stan Yarborough, General Manager of the valley County PRESENTA- Water District, presented a resolution to Mayor Pro Tom TION Gallegos for the City's support in the passage of the F San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority Act. 00- ORAL COMMUNICATION Mayor Pro Tern Gallegos declared Oral Communications open ORAL COMM and invited those wishing to speak on any subject to UNICATION come forward. OPEN Dick Nichols, Executive Director of the Chamber of NICHOLS Commerce, informed Council that the Parade Committee and Chamber Executive Board are in agreement to change the date of the Baldwin Park Days Parade to November to coincide with the Sierra Vista High School Band Tournament. The event would attract large competitive bands and local participants. He asked for Council consideration of this change. Robert Ochoa-Shutz, President of Park Shadows OCHOA- Association, 637 Park Shadows Ct., stated concern about SHUTZ 1) Track Auto relocating and seeing tangible progress in the Shop N Town Center occupancy; 2) The need for an entertainment center, movie theater and restaurants in the development at Baldwin Park Blvd. and Francisquito; and 3) The need for more open space at Morgan Park. Mrs. Tye introduced her guest from Canada, Mr. Harry TYE Law. Jeanne Martens, Chairman of Baldwin Park Beautiful, MARTENS stated 1) That she has a client that is interested in renting two buildings at the Shop N Town Center; 2), Adult volunteers are needed to help with graffiti cleanup; and 3) The committee needs input concerning the forms for the Beautification Award Nomination and the Community Observor Report. She explained how the committee would use each form. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JAN-U02 20-U02 1993-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 FO3651-U03 DO3653-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1993-U02 01-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 DO3653-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1993 01 20 CC MINòw @˜xÔCC MIN JAN 20 1993à›[HÄ8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 20, 1993 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK( PAGE TWO Anna Perciado, Sierra Vista High School, explained the PERCIADO upcoming events and participation of Sierra Vista High School students. There being no other speakers Mayor Pro Tern Gallegos CLOSED declared Oral Communications closed. 00- CONSENT CALENDAR CONSENT CALENDAR City Clerk Gair presented Consent Calendar A: 1. Approval of Certificate of Posting for January 20, 1993 2. Approve Minutes of December 16, 1992 and January 6, 1993 3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-3 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK 4. Receive and File Treasurer's Report December 31, 1992 5. Deny Claim Against The City Gus Martinez Patrick 0. Riley Virginia Welsh 6. a) Approve Purchase of Replacement Vehicle Police Department b) Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-5 AMENDING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1992 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1993 7. Approve Sidewalk Project Safe Route to School It was moved and seconded to approve Consent Calendar A CONSENT as presented. H/S/C: MCNEILL/ IZELL. There were no CALENDAR A objections. City %Clerk Gair presented Consent Calendar B: 1. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-4 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK RELATING TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON) It was moved and seconded to approve Consent Calendar B CONSENT as presented. H/S/C: IZELL/MCNEILL. Councilman CALENDAR B Martinez abstained due to a possible conflict of APPROVED interest. 00- PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Pro Tem Gallegos introduced the Public Hearing PUBLIC relating to the Adjustments in certain fees and charges HEARING for issuance, processing and filing of various City INTRODUCED services and permits." BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JAN-U02 20-U02 1993-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 FO3651-U03 DO3653-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1993-U02 01-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 DO3653-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1993 01 20 CC MINòw @˜xÔCC MIN JAN 20 1993à›[HÄ8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 20, 1993 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE THREE City Manager Penman explained the need for two fee FEES & resolutions due to a possible conflict of interest for CHARGES Councilman Martinez relating to Public Works fee changes. Director of Public Works Mousavi stated that areas have PUBLIC been identified where no tees are collected for WORKS services. The Utility Fees need to be modified, the method of calculating Grading Permit Fees needs to be simplified and Temporary Use Permits for closing a lane of traffic for construction or maintenance work. A few areas were recommended for clarification: 1) Penalty Fees for all work begun prior to the issuance of a permit; 2) Expedited Map/Plan Check establishes a fee 1 1/2 times the fee normally charged; and 3) A Minimum Hourly Rate establishes a minimum hourly charge of $50 for a mininum of one hour for items not covered in the fee schedule. Mayor Pro Tam Gallegos declared the Public Hearing open PUBLIC pertaining to Setting the Fees and Charges for HEARING Issuance, Processing and Filing of Various City Services OPEN and Permits for Public Works" and invited those wishing to speak on this subject to come forward. Bob Eggert, 1050 overland Court, San Dimas, ECKERT representative of Southern California Gas Company, explained that the Gas Company is required to inspect valves once a year, which takes approximately 1/2 hour. The fee for closing a lane of traffic is prohibitive, and the franchise agreement should cover these costs. Vincent Haydel, Area Manager for Southern California HAYDEL Edison, explained that re-setting knocked poles only helps the City and Edison does not recover any money. The charges suggested would only increase Edison's fees to the consumer. Alfonso Contreras, 3110 Baldwin Park Blvd. an employee CONTRERAS of Southern California Edison, stated that lanes are closed for the safety of the public. The franchise fee should cover the permit fees for lane closures because the increase to Edison would be passed on to the public. There being no other speakers, Mayor Pro Tem Gallegos CLOSED declared the Public Hearing closed. In response to Council, Public Works Director Mousavi DISCUSSION stated that a cost-saving annual permit has been established for lane closures. A permit is not required if the lanes are not closed and an exemption could be established for 1/2 hour of street work. In response to Council, City Manager Penman stated that the street closure fee is applied to residential and commercial, and that a fee of $500 would be charged for street closure if applied for by a movie company. It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No. 93-6, RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN NO. 93-6 PARK AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 91-25 WITH RESPECT TO FEES ADOPTED AND CHARGES FOR ISSUANCE, PROCESSING AND FILING OF VARIOUS CITY SERVICES AND PERMITS RELATED TO PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES" and allow 1/2 hour for Franchise Utility Companies to close lanes and does not include street cuts. M/S/C: IZELL/MCNEILL. Councilman Martinez abstained due to a possible conflict of interest. Acting Building Official Cosgrove presented the new BUILDING building valuation data and street address number VALUATION changes and fee. An update of the recent valuation data & STREET sheet was published in the Building standard and the ADDRESS BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JAN-U02 20-U02 1993-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 FO3651-U03 DO3653-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1993-U02 01-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 DO3653-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1993 01 20 CC MINòw @˜xÔCC MIN JAN 20 1993à›[HÄ8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 20, 1993 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE FOUR implementation of this data sheet will raise the NUMBER valuation on construction permits and raise the fees ten CHANGES to thirteen percent. The recommended fee for street address number changes based on staff time plus miscellaneous related costs is $750. Director of Human Services Nunez requested approval to PARK FACIL change the Park Facilities and Recreation Activities fee ITIES & schedule. The department has added new programs making RECREATIO it necessary to implement new fees. Fees for the use of ACTIVITIES the building for residents and the need to charge the FEES non-resident more was explained. Chief of Police Lanza requested approval for a fee VEHICLE increase for vehicle release forms. The current fee RELEASE charged is $29.50 for a vehicle to be released at the FORMS tow yard. A survey was conducted of other cities and the City can justify a fee increase for vehicle releases of $40. Mayor Pro Tern Gallegos declared the Public Hearing open PUBLIC regarding, The setting of fees and charges for HEARING issuance, processing and filing of various City services OPEN and permits" and invited those wishing to speak on this subject to come forward. There were none. Mayor Pro Tem Gallegos declared the Public Hearing CLOSED closed. In response to Council, Human Services Director Nunez DISCUSSION stated that the pool fees were previously set in 1991, and that the facilities are not available to local groups when occupied by non-residents. He stated that currently he is making decisions concerning organizations that use the facilities at no fee. He requested that a policy be established regarding use of the facilities. Mayor Pro Tern Gallegos directed staff to prepare a draft DIRECTION policy and return it to Council for approval. Council concurred. Councilwoman McNeill requested the pool fees for senior citizens be waived and Mayor Pro Tern Gallegos requested the pool fees for: the 18 years old and over be reduced to 50 cents; and the 5 to 17 years old be reduced to 25 cents. Council concurred. It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No. 93-7, RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN NO. 93-7 PARK AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 91-35 WITH RESPECT TO FEES ADOPTED AND CHARGES FOR ISSUANCE, PROCESSING AND FILING OF VARIOUS CITY SERVICES AND PERMITS RELATED TO BUILDING SERVICES, HUMAN SERVICES AND PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES," and to waive the pool fees for the senior citizens, to reduce the adult fees, 18 and over to 50 cents and the youth fees, 5 17 to 25 cents. M/S/C: MARTINEZ/GALLEGOS. There were no objections. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES City Manager Penman requested that the report for the WATER San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority be continued QUALITY to the February 3rd. Council meeting. Council CON'T concurred. City Manager Penman presented the Chamber of Commerce CHAMBER OF request for a waiver of permit fees and staff costs COMMERCE associated with the Anniversary Parade. The City did REQUEST not budget for the event and the contract specifically requires the Chamber to pay for the permit fees and staff costs. It was recommended that Council deny the Chamber request. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JAN-U02 20-U02 1993-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 FO3651-U03 DO3653-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1993-U02 01-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 DO3653-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1993 01 20 CC MINòw @˜xÔCC MIN JAN 20 1993à›[HÄ8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 20, 1993 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE FIVE It was moved and seconded to deny the Chamber of CHAMBER OF Commerce request to waive permit fees and City staff COMMERCE expenses for the parade. M/S/C: MARTINEZ/IZELL. There REQUEST were no objections. DENIED Chief of Police Lanza requested approval to adopt an INVITATION ordinance that would prohibit Invitation-At-Large or AT-LARGE Flier) parties. The invitation-at-large parties require FLIER) attendees to pay an admission fee. He described some of PARTIES the problems related to the parties including danger to the Police Officers. Staff recommends that Council approve the adoption of an ordinance that would prohibit Invitation-At-Large or Flier) parties. In response to Council, Chief Lanza stated that the DISCUSSION ordinance would allow prosecution and a fine for the flier parties, and that the ordinance did not pertain to the private parties at an individual's home. Mayor Pro Tem Gallegos requested that an article DIRECTION pertaining to the flier parties be published in the newspaper, the NOW, and the school papers. Council concurred. It was moved and seconded that Ordinance No. 1060, AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK CALIFORNIA ADDING NO. 1060 A NEW CHAPTER 9.40 TO THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE INTRODUCED RELATING TO INVITATION-AT-LARGE PARTIES," be introduced for first reading, that the ordinance be read in title only and that all further reading be waived. M/S/C: IZELL/MARTINEZ. There were no objections. City Planner Onaga requested Council approval of a budget PERSONAL amendment to purchase a personal computer system and COMPUTER related software. The administration of the AQMD SYSTEM projects and the Congestion Management Programs are the responsibility of the Planning Department. The system requested will improve the quality of work, save on staff time and in the future if needed, can be expanded. The system will be purchased with Air Quality Improvement AB 2766) and Prop C funds. Staff recommended approval. It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No. 93-8, RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN NO. 93-8 PARK AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JUNE ADOPTED 30, 1992 AND ENDING JULY 1, 1993," in the amount of $7,500 for the purchase of a computer system and related software with Air Quality Improvement AB 2766) and Prop C funds. M/S/C: IZELL/MCNEILL. There were no objections. Director of Human Services Nunez requested Council WALNUT approval to change the name of Walnut Creek Nature Park CREEK to Sally Tanner Nature Park. The Human Services NATURE Commission recommended that the park name be changed to PARK Sally Tanner Nature Park however, the total costs associated with the name change was not available at the time the Commission voted. The park's location is on the edge of Walnut Creek and was originally funded from state grants. It was recommended that Council consider the recommendation of the Human Services Commission to change the name of Walnut Creek Nature Park to Sally Tanner Nature Park. In response to Council, Human Services Director Nunez DISCUSSION stated that the cost to change the name of Walnut Creek Nature Park would be $6,000 which would come from the general fund. It was suggested that private money could possibly fund the change. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JAN-U02 20-U02 1993-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 FO3651-U03 DO3653-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1993-U02 01-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 DO3653-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1993 01 20 CC MINòw @˜xÔCC MIN JAN 20 1993à›[HÄ8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 20, 1993 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE SIX It was moved and seconded to table this item. M/S: MOTION TO IZELL/MARTINEZ. TABLE Council discussed the cost of changing the name of the DISCUSSION park, the reason for the change because of Sally Tanner's love for the outdoors and the reason for tabling the item. Mayor pro tern Gallegos requested that the motion be reconsidered and the concept" of renaming the park be approved and direct staff to research more cost effective ways of doing the renaming. Councilmen Izell stated his willingness to withdraw the MOTION motion. WITHDRAWN Council discussed at length the cost and other DISCUSSION possibilities to honor Assemblywoman Tanner. It was moved and seconded to table the renaming of RENAMING Walnut Creek Nature Park until staff has time to come WALNUT back with a different plan. M/S/C: MCNEILL/MARTINEZ. CREEK There were no objections. TABLE 00 COUNCIL/STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Martinez requested: 1) An update on the MARTINEZ Commuter Rail; 2) A report on code enforcement and the possibility of more help; 3) To adjourn the Council meeting in memory of Greg Woodson who was the area manager for Southern California Edison. City Manager Penman stated that he had been in PENMAN Sacramento and would keep Council apprised of the State budget. Mayor Pro Tem Gallegos agreed that the meeting should be GALLEGOS adjourned in memory of Greg Woodson, that he had been a member of Rotary and that he had known him for three years. 00- It was moved and seconded to adjourn the regular City MEETING Council meeting at 9:10 p.m. in memory of Southern ADJOURNED California Edison Area Manager Greg Woodsen. M/S/C: 9:10 P.M. IZELL/MARTINEZ. There were no objections. LINDA L. GAIR, CITY CLERK BETTY BRANEK, DEPUTY CITY CLERK BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 JAN-U02 20-U02 1993-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 FO3651-U03 DO3653-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1993-U02 01-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 DO3653-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05