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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 05 05 CC MIN1993 05 05 CC MINòw @˜„dCC MIN MAY 5 1993[Þ›[H©8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVE, WEDNESDAY, HAY 5, 1993 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: MARTINEZ, MCNEILL AND MAYOR VARGAS ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Penman, City Attorney Bower, Dir. of Administrative Services Yeats, 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- Mayor Vargas read a proclamation declaring the week of PRESENTA May 2-8, 1993 as Hire-A-Veteran" and presented it to TIONS Veterans Employment Representative Acevedo. Mayor Vargas read a proclamation declaring the week of May 2-8, 1993 as National Adult and Continuing F Education Awareness Week" and presented it to Joyce Martins. Mayor Vargas read proclamation declaring the week of May 16-22, 1993 as National Public Works Week" and presented it to Director of Public Works Mousavi. Mayor Vargas read a proclamation declaring the week of May 9-15, 1993 as California Police Week" and May 11, 1993 as California Peace Officers' Memorial Day" and presented it to Officer Sojka. 00- ORAL COMMUNICATION Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications open and ORAL COMMU invited those wishing to speak on any subject to come NICATION forward. OPEN Bonnie Jiminez, representative of Congressman Martinez' JIMINEZ Office, 320 5. Garfield, welcomed the City to the 31st District and invited the Council, staff and the public P to call the Congressman's office anytime that their personnel can be of service. Jeanne Martens, representative of Realty Executive, 4215 MARTENS Maine, requested Council reconsider the zone change and General Plan Amendment relating to 12800 Dalewood. She stated that her clients Mr. Roodman and Mr. Kenoffel would build affordable housing, and form a group to purchase the Dalewood Apartments and the surrounding areas to help the City with its goal to eliminate crime and blight in the area, if the property were rezoned to R-3. She reminded Council that the previous application was filed to build townhomes. 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He also stated that the police drive around with their windows up and he did not understand how they could hear anyone needing help. There being no other speakers, Mayor Vargas declared CLOSED oral Communications closed. 00- CONSENT CALENDAR CONSENT CALENDAR City clerk Gair stated that Calendar Item No. 4 was ITEM NOS. removed for consideration at a public hearing at a later 4 & 7 date and Item No. 7 was removed for follow up with the REMOVED County. City Clerk Gair presented Consent Calendar A: CONSENT CALENDAR A 1. Approval of Certificate of Posting for April 27, 1993 and May 5, 1993 2. Approve Minutes of April 7, 1993, April 14, 1993, April 21, 1993 and April 27, 1993 3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-48 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK 4. Waive Further Reading and Adopt ORDINANCE NO. 1065 PROHIBITING THE USE OF Second Reading) COMBUSTIBLE ROOFING MATERIALS IN NEW DEVELOPMENTS OR FOR RE-ROOFING 5. Deny Claims Against The City Jessie Perez 20th Century Insurance Garcia) 6. Approve Renewal of Agreement City of Covina Utilization of Covina Jail 7. Approve Agreement with Los Angeles County NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) Councilwoman McNeill requested Item No. 6 be removed for ITEM NO. 6 separate consideration. REMOVED It was moved and seconded to approve consent Calendar A, CONSENT Item No's. 1-3 and 5 as presented. M/S/C: CALENDAR GALLEGOS/IZELL. There were no objections. APPROVED In response to Councilwoman McNeill, Chief Lanza stated DISCUSSION that female prisoners are transported to the sheriff's station or to Cybil Brand Institute. It was moved and seconded to approve Item No. 6 of the ITEM NO. 6 Consent Calendar. n/S/C: MCNEILL/MARTINEZ. There were APPROVED no objections. City Clerk Gair presented Consent Calendar B: CONSENT CALENDAR B BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAY-U02 5-U02 1993-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 FO3669-U03 DO3670-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1993-U02 05-U02 05-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 DO3670-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 BIB] 37260-U01 1993-U02 05-U02 05-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 DO3670-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1993 05 05 CC MINòw @˜„dCC MIN MAY 5 1993[Þ›[H©8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 5, 1993 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE THREE 1. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-49 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK RELATING TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON) 2. Deny Claims Against The City southern California Edison It was moved and seconded to approve Consent Calendar B CONSENT as presented. M/S/C: IZELL/GALLEGOS. Councilman CALENDAR B Martinez abstained due to a possible conflict of APPROVED interest. 00- PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Vargas introduced the Public Hearing relating to PUBLIC Establishing an Underground Utility District No. 93-1 HEARING for Robin Avenue and Laurens Avenue between Ramona INTRODUCED Boulevard and Morgan Street and Morgan Street between Robin Avenue and Laurens Avenue." Director of Public Works Mousavi stated that it was UNDER- proposed to utilize approximately $100,000 of Rule 20A GROUND funds to construct the undergrounding project. The UTILITY meter conversions for the Senior Citizens Center and ten DISTRICT 10) commercial locations on Ramona Blvd. will cost 93-1 approximately $500. Notices have been sent to all the owners of record for the involved properties and they have been advised of the undergrounding project. Staff recommended approval. Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing open and PUBLIC invited those wishing to speak to come forward. There HEARING were none. OPEN Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing closed. CLOSED It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No. 93- RESOLUTION 50, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NO. 93-50 BALDWIN PARK DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ESTABLISH ADOPTED UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT 93-1," and direct staff to work with Southern California Edison Company as well as affected property owners; and provide assistance and cooperation in completing the required meter box conversion. M/S/C: MCNEILL/GALLEGOS. Councilman Martinez abstained due to a possible conflict of interest. Mayor Vargas introduced the Public Hearing relating to PUBLIC the Proposed Statement of Community Development HEARING Objectives and Use of Funds, 19th Year Community INTRODUCED Development Block Grant CDBG) Entitlement Program." Administrative Assistant Mimura requested council to 19TH YEAR conduct the public hearing on the Proposed statement of COMMUNITY Community Development Objectives and Use of Funds and to DEVELOP- approve the Proposed statement as the Final statement as MENT submitted with or without modifications to obtain CDBG BLOCK Entitlement Funds from the United states Department of GRANT Housing and Urban Development HUD). The City conducted CDBG) five public hearings to determine the needs of the ENTITLE- community and the CDBG Advisory committee previously MENT submitted its recommendation to council. It was PROGRAM recommended that Council approve the Proposed Statement for the 19th Year Community Development Block Grant Program with or without modification(s). Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing open and PUBLIC invited those wishing to speak to come forward. 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Roy Test, 15115 Kenoak Drive, stated his disappointment TEST with the amount of money offered for the Senior Citizen Center and that the center did not need another study. The City previously built an unwanted barbeque and patio area for the Seniors. He stated that the Center is crowded at the noon hour and that the Center needs 1,000 square feet added to the facility. Irene Test, 15115 Kenoak, requested that the City TEST enlarge the activity room and enlarge the lunch room. She stated that the City had wasted large sums of money, enough to refurbish the center. Albert Reale, 14675 Channing, stated that the Senior REALE Center needed the dining room expanded at least 500 sq. ft., and that the City had spent $66,000 on a barbeque that is used only a few times a year. The Senior Center needs to be prepared for growth. Candi Carmichael, 4341 Cutler, stated that without the CARMICHAEL CDBG funding, her 10 year old would be a latchkey child, and she read a description of Latchkey Children." The Boys & Girls Club is seeking other funding to help subsidize families with childcare. The money that she saves from childcare helps pay utility bills and buy food. Alma Aghabashian, 12853 Ledford, suggested that someone AGHABA- from the City visit her neighbor and explain the SHIAN sidewalk project in their area. Donna Sharpe, 3703 Millbury, requested that the Boys & SHARPE Girls Club receive CDBG funding. Kay Rich, Lutheran Social Services, thanked council for RICH the proposed funding and invited everyone to visit the shelter. Jeanne Martens, Chairperson for Baldwin Park Beautiful, MARTENS stated that GRAB and Code Enforcement needs to stay active, and that business will move into a clean area. She thanked Council for the consideration of funding to Baldwin Park Beautiful. Eleanor Harder, 14952 Pacific, thanked Council for their HARDER consideration for the proposed funding and invited everyone to visit the food distribution center. Steve Stoltz, 4341 Bresee, explained the distribution of STOLTZ the funds for childcare at the Boys & Girls Club. He thanked Council for their consideration and stated that he knew tough decisions needed to be made. There being no other speakers, Mayor Vargas declared the CLOSED Public Hearing closed. Council discussed the need for non-profit organizations DISCUSSION to seek funding other than depending on government, that the Boys & Girls Club needs to promote the daycare to capacity and that the Club would be held accountable. Federal money needs to be used to improve the infrastructure, to keep it safe and clean, cleanup the graffiti, and Baldwin Park Beautiful doing a good job with their monthly organization of cleanup. 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It was moved and seconded to approve the Proposed PROPOSED Statement for the 19th Year Community Development Block STATEMENT Grant Program with modifications as stated. N/S/C: APPROVED MARTINEZ/IZELL. There were no objections. 00- The regular meeting of the City Council was recessed at RECESSED 9:15 p.m. 9:15 P.M. The regular meeting of the City Council reconvened at RECONVENED 9:25 p.m. Roll call remained the same. 9:25 P.M. 00- REPORTS OF OFFICERS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES City Manager Penman requested Council approval of a COUNCIL/ policy regarding City Council/Staff Requests and STAFF Communications. The draft policy addressed Council REQUESTS & contacts and directives at Council meetings and COMMUNICA- Council/staff contacts during working hours. Council TIONS can direct that the study, research, or report be done by staff which is different from a decision to actually implement a program that is not listed on the agenda. It was recommended that Council approve the policy regarding Council/Staff requests of staff. It was moved and seconded to approve the policy POLICY regarding Council/Staff Requests and Communications. APPROVED N/S/C: MARTINEZ/MCNEILL. There were no objections. City Manager Penman recommended changes to the City Code FIREWORKS regarding the sale of fireworks. The following SALES amendments were recommended: 1) That the club or organization must meet regularly, not less than quarterly, within the City of Baldwin Park; 2) That a majority of members of that organization, but not less than five, must reside, be employed or own a business in the City; 3) That all of the net proceeds must be expended for valid purposes such as veterans, patriotic welfare, charitable or civic betterment, and that 50% of those net proceeds must be expended on activities and programs with in the City; and 4) To develop forms and reports and require information from these organizations to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Code. It was recommended that Council approve the changes to the City Code pertaining to fireworks sales and introduce the ordinance for first reading. Council discussed the services required from City DISCUSSION services to inspect the fireworks booths, the demands placed on the police department, monoriting the spending by the clubs, and the advantage of selling the safe and sane fireworks. They also discussed a patriotic club being able to qualify for a permit, the expenditure of funds by the organizations, the current number of fireworks stands and the impact on the organizations and the City if more stands are allowed to operate. Mayor Pro Tem Gallegos agreed that 50% of the funds DIRECTION raised by the organizations has to be put back into the community, show on an application every year the types of activities they fund, and not limit how the rest of the organizations monies are spent. He also recommended that religious be added back into the definition of an BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAY-U02 5-U02 1993-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 FO3669-U03 DO3670-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1993-U02 05-U02 05-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 DO3670-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 BIB] 37260-U01 1993-U02 05-U02 05-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 DO3670-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1993 05 05 CC MINòw @˜„dCC MIN MAY 5 1993[Þ›[H©8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 5, 1993 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE SIX organization that would qualify for fireworks sales. Council concurred. City Attorney Bower stated that under the Definition of Qualified Organizations the word religious" will be added. Also, in Section 5.A4, At least 50% must be spent on the purposes," the word religious" will need to be added to that section. Council discussed using a lottery system to select new applicants for fireworks stands if a position opens. Council concurred. Mayor Vargas recommended that the Police Department DIRECTION determine the actual or increased level of service, determine the cost allocation for their time and determine how much that would increase the permit for a fireworks stand in the City. Council concurred. It was moved and seconded to introduce Ordinance No. ORDINANCE 1066, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NO. 1066 BALDWIN PARK AMENDING CHAPTER 8.20 OF THE BALDWIN PARK INTRODUCED MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE SALE OF SAFE AND SANE FIRST FIREWORKS WITHIN THE CITY," be for first reading, the READING) ordinance be read in title only, and all further reading be waived. N/S/C: MARTINEZ/GALLEGOS. There were no objections. Assistant to the City Manager Volmert recommended LEGISLA- Council support SB 30, SB 1140 and SB 450 and oppose SB TION 924, AS 2010 and AS 1124. Each bill and the reasons for support or opposition was explained. It was recommended that Council support and oppose the bills before them and direct the Mayor to communications these positions to the appropriate individuals and organizations. Mayor Vargas and Councilman Martinez requested that DIRECTION bills that need to be supported or opposed be sent in the status report so that Council will have the opportunity to study and make recommendations. Then if Council sees a need for action, the items can be placed on an agenda. Council concurred. It was moved and seconded to support SB 30, SB 1140 and SENATE & SB 450, oppose SB 924, AS 2010 and AS 1124 and direct ASSEMBLY the Mayor to communicate these positions to the BILLS appropriate individuals and organizations. N/S/C: MARTINEZ/GALLEGOS. There were no objections. Director of Administrative Services Yeats explained the COST cost allocation plan which can be developed to recover ALLOCATION and distribute Indirect Costs to an operating program, PLAN which captures all the real and billable costs to a direct program in a fair and equitable manner. The value to implementing such a plan would be to increase the revenue to the City by recovering more costs associated with state and federal grant programs, with the City's assessment districts, internal service funds and enterprise funds; and service fees. Bids were solicited and David N. Griffith & Associates had the lowest bid. It was recommended that David M. Griffith & Associates be awarded the project. It was moved and seconded to approve the City to acquire COST a cost allocation plan to be completed prior to the end ALLOCATION of this fiscal year and approve David H. Griffith & PLAN Associates be awarded the project. APPROVED City Planner Onaga requested Council determination as to REZONING & whether the matter of a request for rezoning and general GENERAL plan amendment should be heard, said request having been PLAN denied by the Council in June, 1992. The property AMENDMENT owners at 12800 Dalewood requested information on the REQUESTED BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAY-U02 5-U02 1993-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 FO3669-U03 DO3670-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1993-U02 05-U02 05-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 DO3670-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 BIB] 37260-U01 1993-U02 05-U02 05-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 DO3670-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1993 05 05 CC MINòw @˜„dCC MIN MAY 5 1993[Þ›[H©8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 5, 1993 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE SEVEN process for changing the land use designation and zoning of the site to permit multi-family housing. A previous request to change the zone from O-I to R-3 was denied by Council. It was recommended that Council determine whether the matter of a general plan amendment and zone change should be heard, and direct staff to reject or process such an application. It was moved and seconded to deny the request for a REQUEST general plan amendment and zone change and reject the DENIED application. MIS/C: GALLEGOS/IZELL. There were no objections. Director of Human Services Nunez requested Council WESTPARK approval of a one year extension to the Westpark Dial-A- DIAL-A- Ride agreement with DAVE Transportation Services, Inc. RIDE and approve the addition of the City of La Puente to the DAVE Westpark Transit Authority. A number of advantages to TRANSPORTA the City and a summary of alternatives as listed in the TION staff report were highlighted. The City of West Covina SERVICES, City Council has approved the extension of the current INC agreement with DAVE Transportation and agreed to allow the City of La Puente to become a member of the Westpark Transit Authority contingent to approval by Baldwin Park City Council. Staff recommended approval. In response to Council, Director of Human Services Nunez DISCUSSION stated that all cities that participate in the Westpark Authority would incur the 25 cost, the MTA has requested the 25 increase so that the City could retain its incentive funds. The City could be eligible to increase its incentive funds up to the 14% level. The people of La Puente would be able to come to Baldwin Park to shop and the City would be eligible for more Prop A funds. The cost for each trip is approximately $12, and the advantage of owning our vehicles provides the City with a lower rate. It was moved and seconded to approve: 1) The Amendment DIAL-A- No. 4 to the 1990 Dial-A-Ride Agreement with DAVE RIDE Transportation Service, Inc. from July 1, 1993 to June AGREEMENT 30, 1994; 2) Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Westpark APPROVED Transit Authority Agreement adding the City of La Puente to the Westpark Transit Authority; and 3) Approve the implementation of a 25 fare for Dial-A-Ride Service. Director of Public Works Mousavi requested approval of PLANTING & the policy regarding the planting and maintenance of MAINTEN- street trees. The City's Master Plan of Street Trees ANCE OF identifies the list of parkway trees by street, and STREET gives tree planting and staking specifications, as well TREES as a list of undesirable trees. The trees were selected on the basis of their beauty, disease and insect resistance, ease of maintenance and minimal probability to off-site improvements. Trees are removed only if the tree is hazardous to the general public, the roots have damaged the street improvements and/or sewer lines and pruning may cause the tree to be unstable, or the tree had died or is diseased. In response to Council, Director of Public Works Mousavi DISCUSSION stated that he does not have- a list of designated historical trees. If a tree is in the public right of way, the City will remove the tree for the installation of sidewalks. It was moved and seconded to receive and file the report RECEIVE & pertaining to the planting and maintenance of street FILE trees and for staff to reevaluate the 1982 Master Plan and if necessary, formalize a Revised Tree Maintenance Ordinance for Council consideration. M/S/C: GALLEGOS/IZELL. There were no objections. 00- BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAY-U02 5-U02 1993-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 FO3669-U03 DO3670-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1993-U02 05-U02 05-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 DO3670-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 BIB] 37260-U01 1993-U02 05-U02 05-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 DO3670-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1993 05 05 CC MINòw @˜„dCC MIN MAY 5 1993[Þ›[H©8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 5, 1993 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE EIGHT COUNCIL/STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Martinez requested: 1) That the City use it MARTINEZ ordinances to clean up the abandoned gas station on the corner of Bresee and Los Angeles Street; 2) That signs be posted in all the vehicles regarding the new rates for Westpark Transit: and 3) Major thorough-fares in the City be cleaned up; and 4) The whole area of Code Enforcement needs restructuring and a proactive approach needs to taken. Mayor Vargas requested that the maintenance workers and VARGAS police officers write down areas or addresses that need to be cleaned up and turn them in at the end of a shift for Code Enforcement. A heavy letter campaign will help. Council concurred. Mayor pro tem Gallegos requested, on the next agenda, GALLEGOS the bill sponsored by Senator Art Torres and Charles Calderon regarding a State holiday in honor of Cesar Chavez. Council concurred. Mayor Vargas stated that the Tribune had issued a VARGAS comparison on the low crime rate in Baldwin Park. He requested that the statistics be published in the NOW and the Chamber of Commerce inform the business people. Director of Human Services Nunez introduced a NUNEZ representative from the City of La Puente, Mr. Hartman. He also outlined the Cinco de Mayo/cultural Festival" beginning on May 6th. 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 10:56 p.m. Roll call remained the same. 10:56 P.M. 00- CLOSED SESSION The City Council adjourned to a closed Session to CLOSED consider Government Code 54957.6 regarding labor SESSION relations; and Government Code 54956.9(a) litigation which has been instituted against the City, BPIA vs City and Redevelopment Agency. 00- The regular meeting of the City council was adjourned at MEETING 11:31 p.m. There were no objections. ADJOURNED 11:31 P.M. 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