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Home My WebLink About1993 09 15 CC MIN1993 09 15 CC MINòw @˜y'CC MIN SEP 15 1993à›[HÁ8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVE, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 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: COUNCILMEMBERS GALLEGOS, IZELL, ROLL CALL MARTINEZ, MCNEILL, AND MAYOR VARGAS ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Penman, City Attorney Bower, Dir. of Administrative Services Yeats, Chief of Police Lanza, Dir. of Community Services Carbajal, Dir. of Human Services Nunez, Dir. of Public Works Mousavi, City Treasurer Montenegro, Deputy City Clerk Branek, and City Clerk Gair 00- Chief of Police Lanza introduced and told of the OATH OF background and education of Police Officer Bryce Angel. OFFICE City Clerk Gair administered the Oath of office to Officer Angel. 00- Mayor vargas introduced Bernardo Vazguez, and told of PRESENTA- his heroic lifesaving effort and presented him with an TION Award of Merit." 00- ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications open and ORAL COPOW invited those wishing to speak on any subject to come NICATIONS forward. OPEN Aileen Pinheiro, 13009 Amar Rd., stated that graffiti PINHEIRO was hard to find in the City. She further stated that she writes a column for NOW" and requested that names be submitted to her for future articles. Jeanne Martens, 14847 Sierra Way, spoke regarding the MARTENS Garvey Strip cleanup and thanked Council for their involvement. Edward Ladd, 4123 Downing, requested his street to be LADD repaired and reported vehicles running the stop sign on Alderson. William Van Cleave, 13232 Emery, stated that Mr. Bill's VAN CLEAVE Hardware on Bess is closed and that a 99 Store has signed the lease on the building. He expressed his concerns over graffiti and crime in the area. There being no other speakers, Mayor Vargas declared CLOSED Oral Communication closed. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SEP-U02 15-U02 1993-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 FO3685-U03 DO3687-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1993-U02 09-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 DO3687-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1993 09 15 CC MINòw @˜y'CC MIN SEP 15 1993à›[HÁ8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 15, 1993 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE TWO CONSENT CALENDAR CONSENT CALENDAR City Clerk Gair presented Consent Calendar A: 1. Approval of Certificate of Posting for September 15, 1993 2. Approve Minutes of August 18, 1993 3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-96 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK 4. Receive and File Treasurer's Report August 31, 1993 5. Waive Further Reading and Adopt ORDINANCE NO. 1073 AMENDING CHAPTER 8.08 OF Second Reading) THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING REAL PROPERTY CONSTITUTING PUBLIC NUISANCES 6. Deny Claims Against the City Gerber Products Company Gary Rose Amended Claim) 7. Approval to Amend city of Baldwin Park Authorized Personnel Summary Police Department S. Approve Design and Authorize Staff to Advertise to Solicit Bids CDBG Funded Street Construction Athol/Monterey/Cavette CIP 292 9. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-99 PRELIMINARILY ADOPTING CONFIRMING, & APPROVING ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR PROPOSED ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 93-1 & APPOINTING TIME & PLACE FOR A PUBLIC MEETING & A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING TO PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS 10. Approve Design and Authorize Staff to Advertise to Solicit Bids CDBG Sidewalk It was moved and seconded to approve Consent Calendar A CONSENT as presented. M/S/C: GALLEGOS/NCNEILL. There were no CALENDAR A objections. APPROVED City Clerk Gair presented Consent Calendar B: 1. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 93-97 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. N/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 pertaining to PUBLIC the Public Hearing and Approval of Grantee Performance HEARING BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SEP-U02 15-U02 1993-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 FO3685-U03 DO3687-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1993-U02 09-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 DO3687-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1993 09 15 CC MINòw @˜y'CC MIN SEP 15 1993à›[HÁ8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 15, 1993 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE THREE Report GPR) 18th Year Community Development Block Grant INTRODUCED CDBG) Program." Director of Community Development Carbajal requested GRANTEE Council to approve the Grantee Performance Report GPR) PERFORM- for the 18th Year Community Development Block Grant ANCE CDBG) Program. The CDBG Advisory Committee reviewed REPORT and approved the GPR on September 2nd. He told of the GPR) completed projects, and the number of rehab loans and 18TH YEAR grants made under the low interest residential loan CDBG program. It was recommended that, following the Public Hearing, the Council approve the GPR and instruct staff to incorporate any and all public comments in the final adopted GPR. Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing open on the PUBLIC CDBG Program and invited those wishing to speak on this HEARING subject to come forward. There were none. OPEN Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing closed. CLOSED It was moved and seconded to approve the Grantee GRANTEE Performance Report GRP) and instructed staff to PERFORM incorporate any and all public comments into the final ANCE adopted GPR. M/S/C: MCNEILL/GALLEGOS. There were no REPORT objections. APPROVED Mayor Vargas introduced the Public Hearing pertaining to PUBLIC Vacation of a Portion of Robin Avenue Between Morgan HEARING Street and Laurens Avenue." INTRODUCED Director of Public Works Mousavi requested that Council VACATION conduct a public hearing and adopt the resolution ROBIN ordering the proposed street vacation. The design of AVENUE the Morgan Park Renovation and Expansion Project has BETWEEN been approved and the new expansion area of the park MORGAN encompasses the Robin Avenue right-of-way. The vacation STREET & proceedings for the Robin right-of-way must be completed LAURENS in order to construct the improvements. It was AVENUE recommended that Council conduct a public hearing and adopt the resolution ordering the vacation of a portion of Robin Avenue between Morgan Street and Laurens Avenue. Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing open on the PUBLIC Robin Avenue vacation and invited those wishing to speak HEARING on this subject to come forward. There were none. OPEN Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing closed. CLOSED It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No. 93- RESOLUTION 100, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NO. 93-100 BALDWIN PARK ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF THE ADOPTED STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY OF ROBIN AVENUE BETWEEN MORGAN STREET TO LAURENS AVENUE." M/S/C: GALLEGOS/IZELL. There were no objections. 00- REPORTS OF OFFICERS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES city Clerk Gair requested Council approval of APPOINT- appointments or reappointments to the Housing Commission MENTS OR and one appointment to the Personnel Commission. The REAPPOINT appointment to the Personnel Commission would be for the MENTS TO unexpired term ending June 30, 1994. The Housing HOUSING Commission consists of seven members who serve in COMMISSION staggered terms. All present commissioners responded & that they were willing to accept reappointment to the PERSONNEL Housing Commission. It was recommended that Council COMMISSION approve two separate resolutions relating to the appointment of 1) seven Housing Commissioners; and 2) one Personnel Commissioner. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SEP-U02 15-U02 1993-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 FO3685-U03 DO3687-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1993-U02 09-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 DO3687-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1993 09 15 CC MINòw @˜y'CC MIN SEP 15 1993à›[HÁ8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 15, 1993 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE FOUR It was moved and seconded to appoint Richard Martinez, MARTINEZ II to the Housing Commission, Office No. 3. N/S/C: APPOINTED MARTINEZ/VARGAS. There were no objections It was moved and seconded to appoint Ofelia de Guzman to GUZMAN the Housing Commission, Office No. 4. N/S/C APPOINTED GALLEGOS/MARTINEZ. There were no objections. It was moved and seconded to appoint Brenda De La Torre DE LA to the Housing Commission, Office No. 5. N/S/C: TORRE VARGAS/GALLEGOS. There were no objections. APPOINTED It was moved and seconded to appoint Nellie Martinez to MARTINEZ the Housing Commission, Office No. 6. N/S/C; APPOINTED MARTINEZ/GALLEGOS. There were no objections. It was moved and seconded to appoint Wan K. Mao to the MAO Housing Commission, Office No. 7. N/S/C: APPOINTED GALLEGOS/MARTINEZ. There were no objections. It was moved and seconded to appoint Eva C. Oriold to ORIOLD the Housing Commission, Office No. 1. N/S/C: APPOINTED MARTINEZ/GALLEGOS. There were no objections. It was moved and seconded to appoint Patricia De Avila DE AVILA to the Housing Commission, Office No. 2. N/S/C: APPOINTED VARGAS/GALLEGOS. There were no objections. It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No. 93- RESOLUTION 101, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NO. 93-101 BALDWIN PARK APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE HOUSING ADOPTED COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK." N/S/C: GALLEGOS/MARTINEZ. There were no objections. It was moved and seconded to appoint David Muse to the MUSE Personnel Commission, Office No. 2. N/S/c: APPOINTED MCNEILL/MARTINEZ. There were no objections. It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No. 93- RESOLUTION 102, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NO. 93-102 BALDWIN PARK APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE PERSONNEL ADOPTED COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK." N/S/C: GALLEGOS/MARTINEZ. There were no objections. Director of Public Works Mousavi explained the current GRAFFITI policy and practices relating to the removal of graffiti REPORT and other inscribed material. Staff has attempted to establish certain priorities to curb the surge in vandalism. A list of priorities was outlined in the staff report. The goal for the Public Works Department is to remove the majority of graffiti within a 24 hour period, based on workload. The staff report listed several examples of utilizing the businessowners, residents and the different departments within the City to help with the abatement of graffiti. It was recommended that Council review the report and if necessary provide additional direction. Councilwoman McNeill suggested that the ordinance DIRECTION pertaining to the sale of spray paint be changed and only those persons over the age of 21 be allowed to purchase the paint. Mayor Vargas requested that a citizen be told a DIRECTION reasonable time to expect that graffiti would be removed. Council concurred. Council discussed the need to involve the community in DISCUSSION taking responsibility to help eradicate graffiti, possibly painting vines on walls to deter graffiti, and referred to the Supervisor's office about a program they have which provides free paint and material. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SEP-U02 15-U02 1993-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 FO3685-U03 DO3687-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1993-U02 09-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 DO3687-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1993 09 15 CC MINòw @˜y'CC MIN SEP 15 1993à›[HÁ8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 15, 1993 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE FIVE Mayor Vargas requested that an innovative program be drafted to curb graffiti. He commented on a proposal from Judy Baca pertaining to the Great Wall" that would be distributed to Council. Council received and filed the graffiti report. RECEIVED & FILED 00- COUNCIL/STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Vargas and Councilman Martinez thanked 1) the VARGAS/ Police Department and the police officers involved in MARTINEZ the pro-active approach taken on the Garvey Strip; and 2) Director of Community Development Carbajal for the department report sent in the status report. Councilman Martinez requested 1) a report from the MARTINEZ Police Department pertaining to the Combat Auto Theft CAT); 2) that travel arrangements to the League of California Cities be made with a travel agent in the City; and 3) staff prepare a resolution by the next Council meeting, supporting the Latino Concensus on NAFTA. Council concurred. Councilwoman McNeill thanked those that applied for MCNEILL positions on the different Commissions. In response to Councilwoman McNeill's concern about Council and others on police ride-alongs, Chief of Police Lanza stated that ride-alongs sign waivers. City Manager Penman stated that the city Attorney will bring a report back to Council pertaining to the City's liability and insurance requirements for ride-alongs. Mayor pro tem Gallegos requested the City Manager GALLEGOS/ prepare a resolution opposing the card club in the City MARTINEZ of Irwindale and Councilman Martinez requested a letter be sent to the City of Irwindale regarding what the City is considering. Council concurred. Mayor Vargas requested 1) a report from Director of VARGAS Community Development Carbajal containing the inventory of rental property of single family homes; and 2) information related to compiling statistics and the activities of gangs. Council concurred. city Manager Penman requested Council to clear their PENMAN calendars for a Council and Department Head meeting on October 29th & 30th. In response to Mayor Vargas, Director of Human Services NUNEZ Nunez stated that ICA has limited the number of students that can attend the conference and that he will coordinate the trip for the two students selected. Mayor Vargas announced that the City Council will meet VARGAS at the senior Citizen Center at 10:00 a.m. on September 16th. In response to Mayor Vargas, City Attorney Bower stated BOWER that the Street Vending Ordinance would need to be amended to comply with State law, motorized vehicles can no longer be prohibited, but the City may require health permits and stricter regulations. 00- The regular meeting of the City Council recessed at 8:23 RECESSED p.m. 8:23 P.M. The regular meeting of the city Council reconvened at RECONVENED 8:26 p.m. Roll call remained the same. 8:26 P.M. 00- BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SEP-U02 15-U02 1993-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 FO3685-U03 DO3687-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1993-U02 09-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 DO3687-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1993 09 15 CC MINòw @˜y'CC MIN SEP 15 1993à›[HÁ8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 15, 1993 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PAGE SIX CLOSED SESSION The regular meeting of the City Council was adjourned to CLOSED a Closed Session as allowed by Government Code, Section SESSION 54956.9(a), to consider pending litigation, Rose vs City of Baldwin Park. 00- The regular meeting of the City Council adjourned at MEETING 8:45 p.m. to an adjourned regular meeting at the Senior ADJOURNED Citizen Center on September 16th at 10:00 a.m. There were no objections. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SEP-U02 15-U02 1993-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 FO3685-U03 DO3687-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1993-U02 09-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3650-U03 DO3687-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05