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Home My WebLink About1993 03 03 CC MIN1993 03 03 CC MINòw @˜xëCC MIN MAR 3 1993[Þ›[HÞ8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 1993 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, Interim Dir. of Administrative Services Harvey, Acting Police Chief Kies, Acting Dir. of Human Services Roessler, and Deputy City Clerk Branek 00- The absences of Chief of Police Lanza, Director of Human ABSENCES Services Nunez, Director of Public Works Mousavi, City EXCUSED Treasurer Montenegro and City Clerk Gair were excused. 00- Mayor Vargas read a proclamation declaring March, 1993 PRESENTA- as Red Cross Month" and presented it to Bill Yates, El TIONS Monte Area Service Center Advisory Council Chairman. Bill Yates, Advisory Council Chairman, presented the City with a Certificate of Appreciation and a First Aid Kit. 00- ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications open and ORAL COMMU invited those wishing to speak on any subject to come NICATIONS forward. OPEN Jeanne Martens, 14847 Sierra Way, Chairman of Baldwin MARTENS Park Beautiful, stated that the County has planned a graffiti cleanup for May 1st, and that Baldwin Park Beautiful will assist the City in coordinating a joint clean up effort. Jess Leyson, 13836 Lubican, stated that the Volunteer LEYSON Service Corp, established by the Chamber of Commerce, cleaned an elderly, disabled man's property. He encouraged more volunteers to help clean other properties. There being no other speakers, Mayor Vargas declared CLOSED Oral Communications closed. 00- CONSENT CALENDAR Deputy City Clerk Branek presented Consent Calendar A: CONSENT CALENDAR A 1. Approval of Certificate of Posting for March 3, 1993 2. Approve Minutes of February 17 1993 and February 23, 1993 BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 3-U02 1993-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 FO3659-U03 DO3660-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1993-U02 03-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 DO3660-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1993 03 03 CC MINòw @˜xëCC MIN MAR 3 1993[Þ›[HÞ8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE TWO OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MARCH 3, 1993 3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-22 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK 4. Waive Further Reading and Adopt ORDINANCE NO. 1062 AMENDING CHAPTER 17.44 Second Reading) OF BPMC, LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS AZC-129 5. Approve Contract SB 90 Claims Service David Griffith 6. Approve Purchase of Police Motorcycles 7. Approve Award of Bid Demolition and Asbestos Abatement Morgan Park Expansion CDBG Project) Envirocon, Inc. It was moved and seconded to approve Consent Calendar A CONSENT as presented. M/S/C: GALLEGOS/MCNEILL. There were no CALENDAR A objections. APPROVED Deputy City Clerk Branek presented Consent Calendar B: 1. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-23 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. fl/S/C: GALLEGOS/IZELL. Councilman CALENDAR B Martinez abstained due to a possible conflict of APPROVED interest. 00- Mayor Vargas introduced the public hearing Adoption of PUBLIC a Transportation Demand Management Ordinance and a Land HEARING Use Analysis Program." INTRODUCED City Planner Onaga stated that this project would TRANSPORTA satisfy new State mandated requirements of the TION Congestion Management Program CMP). It consisted of a DEMAND two-step process of adopting the Metropolitan PROGRAM Transportation Authority's model Transportation Demand TDM) Management TDM) ordinance and adopting the Land Use LAND USE Analysis Program LUAP) resolution. The TDM ordinance ANALYSIS is for local jurisdictions to have a uniform program for PROGRAM regional mobility and air quality goals. The monitoring LUAP) of compliance, development standards and enforcement are left to the discretion of the City. The Land Use Authority Program LUAP) is designed to build on the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA) in identifying the impact of development on the regional transportation system. The LUAP must be adopted and implemented by April 1, 1993 or a portion of the gas tax funds may be withheld from the City. This project is for new construction and all cities have to comply with the requirements. Staff and the Planning Commission recommended that Council: 1) Approve the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact; 2) Adopt a Transportation Demand Management Ordinance; and 3) Approve a Land Use Analysis Program. Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing open and invited those wishing to speak on this subject to come forward. There were none. Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing closed. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 3-U02 1993-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 FO3659-U03 DO3660-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1993-U02 03-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 DO3660-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1993 03 03 CC MINòw @˜xëCC MIN MAR 3 1993[Þ›[HÞ8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 3, 1993 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE THREE It was moved and seconded that Ordinance No. 1064, AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN NO. 1064 PARK ADDING CHAPTER 17.33 WHICH ESTABLISHES TRIP INTRODUCED REDUCTION AND TRAVEL DEMAND MEASURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65089 AND 65089.3," be introduced for first reading, be read in title only and that all further reading be waived. M/S/C: GALLEGOS/IZELL. There were no objections. It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No. 93- RESOLUTION 24, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NO. 93-24 BALDWIN PARK ADOPTING A LAND USE ANALYSIS PROGRAM IN ADOPTED ACCORDANCE WITH STATE GOVERNMENT CODE 65089 AND 65089.3 CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM)." M/S/C: IZELL/MCNEILL. There were no objections. 00- REPORTS OF OFFICERS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES City Manager Penman's report updated the Council PRESID- regarding the potential impacts of the President's ENT'S Economic Stimulus package. The most immediate impact on ECONOMIC the City is a one time $2.5 billion increase in STIMULUS Community Development Block Grant CDBG) program. The PACKAGE City would receive approximately $914,000 and must be prepared to commence construction within 90 days after the award. The projects that should be ready to go are: 1) the Francisquito Storm Drain; 2) the Morgan Park Expansion; 3) the Freeway Frontage Landscape Project; and 4) the Street Overlay Projects. Other elements that could benefit the City include job training and an expanded summer youth program. Staff will monitor the progress and activity of the long term projects and the funding process. Staff did not seek any specific action by Council but welcomed comments regarding the programs. In response to Councilwoman McNeill, City Manager Penman DISCUSSION stated that the $914,000 CDBG funds would be in addition to the $1.7 million. The $914,000 has some requirements attached to get the money into the community to create new jobs. Mayor pro tem Gallegos stated that he would like to see DIRECTION a letter from the Council and a resolution from the City supporting President Clinton's Economic Stimulus Package. Mayor pro tern Gallegos and Mayor Vargas volunteered to help draft the resolution. Council concurred. City Manager Penman stated that the City has provided LIFE and paid for term life insurance for all full time INSURANCE employees. Dam Insurance Agency submitted a proposal, PROPOSALS in a timely manner, that consisted of three levels of aggregate insurance. The first quotes submitted by Akasada, Ortiz & Varela were higher than the quotes from Dam Insurance Agency. Akasada, Ortiz & Varela submitted a second proposal, a low composite rate that matched the initial proposal from Dam Insurance Agency. It was recommended that the Term Life Insurance contract be granted to Commercial Life Insurance Company, through Dam Insurance Agency, based on their original proposal of $0.30 per $1,000 of insurance for a two year period, which was $0.02 lower than the original bid submitted by Akasada, Ortiz & Varela. It was moved and seconded to approve the Term Life INSURANCE Insurance contract to Commercial Life Insurance Company, APPROVED through Dam Insurance Agency. M/S/C: MARTINEZ/MCNEILL. There were no objections. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 3-U02 1993-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 FO3659-U03 DO3660-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1993-U02 03-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 DO3660-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1993 03 03 CC MINòw @˜xëCC MIN MAR 3 1993[Þ›[HÞ8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 31 1993 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE FOUR Acting Building Official Cosgrove requested Council to ULTRA-LOW temporarily waive the plumbing permit and inspection fee FLUSH for residents participating in the ULFT rebate program. TOILET The Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District ULFT) and the Valley County Water District have implemented a ultra-low flush toilet rebate program. Once a ultra-low flush toilet ULFT) has been installed in a owner- occupied home and has been inspected by the consulting group, a resident can receive up to $159 in rebates. It was recommended that the plumbing permit and inspection fee of $40 for a toilet change-out be waived for residents that desire to participate in the ULFT program. The waiver would be temporary and would conclude by June 30, 1993. In response to Council, Acting Building Official DISCUSSION Cosgrove stated that there had been no problems with the ULFT) toilets. A resident could save up to 29 gallons of water a day and the water companies are handling all the advertisements to the residents. He also stated that the water company had promised to send an advertisement to the City to be placed in the NOW. It was moved and seconded to waive the plumbing permit ULFT and inspection fee of $40 for a toilet change-out for PROGRAM residents that participate in the ULFT program. fl/S/C: APPROVED IZELL/GALLEGOS. There were no objections. Acting Director of Human Services Roessler requested GRAFFITI Council approval to submit an application to the ABATEMENT California Integrated Waste Management Board CIWMB) to PROGRAM implement a two week Graffiti Abatement Program APPLICA- utilizing members of the California Conservation Corp TION CCC). The program would provide recycled paint, a crew with a supervisor, and the work performed would be in areas not easily accessible to the City's paint truck. The City would be responsible for providing rollers and brushes, and the program will begin on May 3rd. Staff submitted the application prior to the February 12th deadline. Staff recommended that Council approve the application submitted to the CIWMB for a two week graffiti abatement program. Mayor pro tem Gallegos stated that he supported the DISCUSSION application for the graffiti abatement program, but in the future when staff has short notice on applications, notify Council in the status report and bring the application the next agenda. It was moved and seconded to approve the application APPLICA- submitted to the CIWMB for a two week graffiti abatement TION program. M/S/C: MCNEILL/IZELL. There were no APPROVED objections. 00- COUNCIL/STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor pro tem Gallegos requested that Human Services GALLEGOS coordinate with Baldwin Park Beautiful for Supervisor Molina's Countywide cleanup on May 1st and staff present recommendations to Council on coordinating the program. He also spoke about the money the County will be spending and the different agencies involved in curbing graffiti. Councilman Martinez stated that the City could advertise MARTINEZ the cleanup in the NOW, and work with the Chamber of Commerce and other organizations to coordinate the program. Mayor Vargas requested staff prepare a report for the VARGAS agenda, for Council to consider how the City will assist in the cleanup on Saturday, May 1st. Council concurred. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 3-U02 1993-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 FO3659-U03 DO3660-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1993-U02 03-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 DO3660-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1993 03 03 CC MINòw @˜xëCC MIN MAR 3 1993[Þ›[HÞ8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 3, 1993 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE FIVE Councilwoman McNeill expressed her concern that the MCNEILL policy is not being followed in the way items are placed on the agenda from the Council/Staff Requests and Communications" portion of the agenda. She stated that every meeting should follow Robert's Rules of Order. Mayor pro tern Gallegos and Councilman Martinez agreed DIRECTION that the requests for agenda items had been resolved at the Team Building Retreat. The policy used was set by a previous Council and perhaps it needs to be changed. The City Attorney and Staff were requested to review and clarify the appropriate use of Council/Staff Requests and Communications" and bring a report to Council. Council concurred. Councilman Martinez stated that the Community Center MARTINEZ will host a Health Fair and Secrets" will be performed on March 6th. Mayor pro tern Gallegos stated that it is time to work on GALLEGOS the budget and he would like to see two budget committees formed with two Councilmembers, the Director of Administrative Services, the City Manager, the business community and private citizens to participate in the process. Mayor Vargas requested staff prepare a status report DIRECTION incorporating several ideas on public participation in the budget process. Council concurred. Mayor Vargas gave a report on the team building VARGAS workshop. He also discussed Council supporting Insurance Commissioner Garamendi's insurance proposal. It was moved and seconded to request Staff to prepare a AGENDA report for the agenda on Insurance Commissioner ITEM Garamendi's insurance proposal. N/S/C: VARGAS/IZELL. APPROVED There were no objections. Mayor Vargas stated that President Clinton has a program VARGAS for college students that is funded by private and public funds, that pays one year's salary for community service. He requested staff prepare a report on this type of program for Baldwin Park. Council concurred. Mayor Vargas requested that the Council meeting be VARGAS adjourned in memory of Compton Police Officers Burrell and Mac Donald. Council concurred. 00- The regular meeting of the City Council was recessed at RECESSED 8:15 p.m 8:15 P.M. The regular meeting of the City Council reconvened at RECONVENED 8:17 p.m. Roll call remained the same. 8:17 P.M!. 00- CLOSED SESSION The regular meeting of the City Council adjourned to a CLOSED closed session to consider personnel matters pursuant to SESSION Government Code 54957; and labor relations pursuant to Government Code 54957.6. 00- BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 3-U02 1993-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 FO3659-U03 DO3660-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1993-U02 03-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 DO3660-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1993 03 03 CC MINòw @˜xëCC MIN MAR 3 1993[Þ›[HÞ8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 3, 1993 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE SIX The regular meeting of the City Council was adjourned in MEETING memory of Compton Police Officers Kevin Burrell and ADJOURNED James Mac Donald at 8:48 p.m. There were no objectionsa 8:48 P.M. LINDA L. GAIR, CITY CLERK BETTY BRANEK, DEPUTY CITY CLERK BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAR-U02 3-U02 1993-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 FO3659-U03 DO3660-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1993-U02 03-U02 03-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 DO3660-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05