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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 02 15 CC MIN1995 02 15 CC MINòw @˜{ CC MIN FEB 15 1995à›[H$ 8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15,1995 The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park met in regular session in the City Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: COUNCILMEMBERS LOWES, LOZANO, MARTINEZ, MUSE, AND MAYOR VARGAS ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Bower, Chief of Police Lanza, Dir. of Administrative Services Yeats, Dir. of Community Development 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 Community Service Officers Wendy Morales, Eva Oriold, and Francisco Reynoso and told of their background and education. City Clerk Gair administered the Oath of Office to Community Service Officers Morales, Oriold, and Reynoso. Director of Human Services Nunez introduced new employee Rosanne Adanto and told of her background and education. 00- ORAL COMMUNICATION Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications open and invited those wishing to speak on any subject to come forward. Al Reale, Senior Citizen Representative, stated that the senior citizens need a bigger place to meet. The current meeting place needs to be remodeled, new restrooms installed, floor coverings and new furniture. L.J. Lucas, 4442 Bresee, stated that he represents the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Club that he is available to help with any problems at the Boys and Girls Club and that no one responds to his letter or telephone calls. 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Arnold Castro, 3258 Frailer, stated that he had attended a Council meeting a month ago and requested the City to help with the gang problems in his area, that the gangs are still active, and that his children are frightened. Stuart Felty, 1440 Vineland, stated his concerns about a liquor store at the corner of Vineland and Francisquito, the neighborhood deteriorating, the presence of prostitutes, and the speeding traffic on Vineland. He stated that he would be willing to get signatures for ABC to stop the opening of the liquor store. Robert Ochoa-Schutz, 336 Park Shadow Court, stated that he is on the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce, that the Chamber is going through a transition and he thanked the City for their cooperation. He listed the following Chamber events. 1) January, 1995 a Business Improvement Assessment luncheon was conducted; 2) February 14th the Chamber sponsored the State of the City Address; 3) March 23rd a mixer will be at Mr. Bill's; 4) the April mixer will celebrate Monty's Electric's 30th year in business; 5) the Chamber is working with the Community Development and the Public Works Department to develop a beautification plan for downtown Baldwin Park; 6) an export international trade and practices seminar will be held in April; 7) a job placement center through the Chamber office; 8) a small business task force has been created; 9) the coupon book Baldwin Park Bucks" will be issued again; 10) the 16th Annual Golf Tournament will be held on May 19th; 11) the Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce Roxanne Cortez conducts small business luncheons; 12) the Miss Baldwin Park contest will be held on June 29th at the Marriott; and 13) the Department of Community Development will conduct a business expo at the Metrolink Station. Marty Vargas, 13853-C 13853 Los Angeles St., representative of the Homeowners Casa Los Angeles Condominium Complex, requested information and help with loan programs to help restore their property. She also requested help from the police department with the drug problems and the gang members loitering in the area. Jeanne Martens, 14847 Sierra Way, requested a copy of the State of the City address by the Mayor and for the Mayor to deliver the State of the City address to all the concerned citizens free of charge. Al Contreras, 3110 Baldwin Park Blvd., requested the figures on the salary resolution be revealed to the audience. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 FEB-U02 15-U02 1995-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 FO3525-U03 DO3527-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1995-U02 02-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 DO3527-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1995 02 15 CC MINòw @˜{ CC MIN FEB 15 1995à›[H$ 8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 3 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK FEBRUARY 15,1995 There being no other speakers, Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications closed. 00- CONSENT CALENDAR City Clerk Gair presented Consent Calendar A: 1. Approval of Certificate of Posting for February 15,1995 2. Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting: February 1,1995 Study Session: February 1,1995 3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO.95-13 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK 4. Receive and File Treasurer's Report January 31, 1995 5. Deny Claims Against the City Maria Vasquez Ubaldo Zesati 6. Approve Renewal of Agreement Covina Jail 7. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION 95-15 DELEGATING TO THE DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AUTHORITY TO DETERMINE WHETHER DISABILITY IS INDUSTRIAL AND TO CERTIFY TO SAME PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM 8. Approve Design and Authorization to Advertise and Solicitation of Bids Improvements of Median Islands Puente Avenue CIP 300 9. Approval of Job Training Partnership Act JTPA) Work Experience Agreement Mid-San Gabriel Valley Consortium It was moved and seconded to approve Consent Calendar A as presented. MISIC: MARTINEZIMUSE. There were no objections. 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Mayor pro tern Martinez abstained due to the lack of a second. 00- PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Vargas introduced the Public Hearing regarding An appeal relating to the Director of Public Works decision pertaining to Tentative Parcel Map 1282, Conditions 14 A, D, & E Applicant: E. Barton Doyle for John Gerard; Location: 3285 North Frailer Street). Director of Public Works Mousavi stated that the Advisory Agency had conditionally approved Tentative Parcel Map 1282 with conditions as listed in the staff report. The Tentative Parcel Map included the subdivision of 3 parcels. The developer proposed to construct two new single-family residences and remodel the existing house. One new house has frontage along Frailer Street while the other new house has frontage along Waco Street. The existing house has frontage on both streets. Pursuant to the City's Municipal Code Section 15.04.140 and the requirements of the State Map Act, the developer is required to construct all off-site improvements for the construction and reconstruction of any buildings or structures when a subdivision map is proposed or the estimated cost is in excess of $20,000. The existing pavement section along Waco Street is deteriorated and the City has asked the developer to install a layer of 3" asphalt on existing native material and to comply with Condition 14E as listed in the staff report. It was recommended that Council deny the appeal. Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing open and invited those wishing to speak pertaining to the Appeal for Tentative Parcel Map 1282 to come forward. Larry Speight, 9101 Slauson, Pico Rivera, representing John Gerard, stated in response to Condition 14(a) that the existing driveway is in good condition and with modification would meet with the ADA standard and he requested modification to this condition. In response to the requirements of Condition 14(e) there's an ordinance on the books that requires the tenant to keep up the landscaping in the parkway as well as the lawn and he requested that this condition be deferred to the current laws of the City. He BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 FEB-U02 15-U02 1995-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 FO3525-U03 DO3527-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1995-U02 02-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 DO3527-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1995 02 15 CC MINòw @˜{ CC MIN FEB 15 1995à›[H$ 8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 5 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK FEBRUARY 15,1995 explained that Government Code 66411.1 refers to 4 or less parcels and that off-site improvements should be related to and necessary for the proposed development and that Condition 14(d) is unnecessary, unjustified and unreasonable. The improvement for a full street in front of the single family home is not necessary and violates the normal operating precedents in the community. The City has a program that includes the resurfacing of Waco Street within four years, and he felt that an additional 4 years would not harm the street with the building of one new home. He stated that he had invited the engineering staff to meet at the site to review the conditions of the street and to possibly overlay the street, but the offer was declined. He reserved the right to rebut anything brought before the Council. John Gerard, 719 N. Sunset, West Covina, stated that Waco Street is 27' wide from the south curb to the north curb and approximately 150' deep from Frailer to the end of the property line. An estimate of $9,000 to $9,500 has been proposed for the removal of existing asphalt and the installation of 3,' asphalt on Waco. He further stated that he had remodeled an existing home, demolished a fire damaged garage, barbecue and patio area, and removed bad trees and trimmed all the existing trees on the property. He presented photographs of the existing street and stated that the street in front of his property did not have any pot holes, just the normal cracks from wear. Any cuts made in the street for sewer or water lines would be patched in a professional manner. Funds are committed for 1999 to resurface Waco, and the expense of building a home, plus the resurfacing of the street presents a financial hardship. Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing closed. In response to Council, Director of Public Works Mousavi stated that staff had looked at the driveway and it was inadequate. He further stated that he had spoken with Mr. Speight at the counter pertaining to the street resurfacing of the street in 1999, that is the time most economical for the City to resurface, it does not mean that the street is not bad today. City Attorney Bower stated for the record that the project involves the construction of two new houses not just one, one is located on Frailer and the other one is on Waco. There was going to be a requirement for slurry seal on Frailer, but the applicant reached an agreement with the City on condition 14(d). The City is not requiring the removal of the base just the asphalt cap and staff has estimated that to be approximately $2,000 to $2,500. It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No.95-16, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DENYING AN APPEAL FOR CONDITIONS #14 A, D, & E FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 1282." MIS/C: VARGASIMARTINEZ. There were no objections. 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Council after review of compensation survey materials, levels of performance and ability to pay have determined it is appropriate to increase the salaries of the Executive Employees, to establish the salary for Executive Employees as a monthly fixed rate rather than a salary range and, place the position of City Clerk Certified) to the monthly fixed rate Executive Employees and leaving the City Clerk non-certified) as a fixed rate position receiving an annual stipend of $2,400. The salaries were quoted for the Executive Team as listed in the staff report. It was recommended that Council approve and adopt the Resolution. Councilmember Lowes stated that she opposed the amount of the raises to the Executive Team, that she preferred a City Manager, and a City Manager would be able to evaluate the Team. Every event a City Manager needs to attend, six people attend and the City picks up the bill. She also stated her resentment to paying the utility tax in light of these raises. Councilmember Lowes moved to reject the raises. Motion died due to the lack of a second. Mayor Vargas explained that the Executive Team deserve the raises, that the team is responsible to Council, and that the raises only bring them to the average of others in like positions, in the San Gabriel Valley. The City has saved $205,000 with the exclusion of the City Manager's budget. He stated that he frequently receives calls from other cities inquiring about the Executive Team and the savings to the City. The Team has been creative in new programs, frugal and cost conscious. The Team's efficiency and professionalism allows Council the freedom to work part time for the City. The citizens are supportive of the policies and direction of the City Council and the reason is they see results. Mayor pro tem Martinez stated that the six people on the Executive Team are dedicated to the community, spend endless hours attending meetings, and they have worked hard for their raises. Mayor pro tem Martinez also stated that he was elected to do what is best for the City and not just say something politically correct. Councilmember Lozano stated that he supported giving the raises, that the Executive BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 FEB-U02 15-U02 1995-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 FO3525-U03 DO3527-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1995-U02 02-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 DO3527-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1995 02 15 CC MINòw @˜{ CC MIN FEB 15 1995à›[H$ 8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 7 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK FEBRUARY 15,1995 Team needs to be brought up to the average, and that the Team was the talk at the League of California Cities meeting in Northern California. It was moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No.95-17, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.94- 122 A BASIC SALARY PLAN FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK." MIS/C: VARGASIMARTINEZ. Councilmember Lowes objected. In response Risk/Personnel! Manager Cole's explanation of payroll periods, Mayor Vargas requested that the following payroll be the effective date of the anniversary for any salary increases, to make February the month for evaluation. Director of Administrative Services Yeats stated that the staff report contained two sets of reports that relate the City's Revenues and Expenditures for the first six months of Fiscal Year 1994-95 and to the City's Financial Condition at Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1994. The first set of reports details the City's Revenue and Expenditure summaries for the period ending December 21,1994. The first report compares budgeted to projected year-end General Fund Revenues and Transfers to General Fund Revenues, Special Revenue Funds, General Fund Expenditures and finally, All Expenditures. The second group of reports is a method for assessing the financial condition of the city using the Government Finance Officer's Association GFOA) Financial Indicators Database. A city is limited in its ability to interpret its financial condition other than through comparisons with similar sized cities, and this is an analysis of 10 key ratios for determining the City's financial condition. The overall rating for FY 93-94 in now +5 and has continued to improve over the last three years, the FY 91-92 was 3. Staff recommended Council receive and file the FY 1994-95 Mid-Year Budget Review and the Financial Condition Analysis for the year ended June 30,1994. In response to Council, Director of Administrative Services Yeats stated that the projected total budget savings is $794,000 and the reduction of operational cost are approximately $479,000. It was moved and seconded to receive and file the FY 1994-95 Mid-Year Budget Review and the Financial Condition Analysis for the year ended June 30,1994. MIS/C: LOWESNARGAS. There were no objections. Police Chief Lanza requested Council approval to add Chapter 5.60 to the Municipal Code, which would regulate solicitation of alms panhandling). City staff has received complaints about people panhandling at various locations throughout the City. Some of the panhandlers have acted aggressively toward the citizens, and this activity deters people from shopping in the community. The intent is to provide an enforcement tool to protect businesses and their customers. The panhandlers would need to be 50' from the entrance to the parking area in the shopping mall. This does not apply to non- BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 FEB-U02 15-U02 1995-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 FO3525-U03 DO3527-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1995-U02 02-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 DO3527-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1995 02 15 CC MINòw @˜{ CC MIN FEB 15 1995à›[H$ 8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 8 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK FEBRUARY 15,1995 profit solicitation. Staff recommended approval of the proposed ordinance, adding Chapter 5.60 to the Baldwin Park Municipal Code Mayor pro tern Martinez requested that copies of the ordinance be sent to gas stations, markets and shopping malls with a letter signed by the Chief of Police. Councilmember Muse requested that an article be place in the NOW pertaining to the panhandling ordinance. It was moved and seconded to introduce Ordinance No.1099, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ADDING CHAPTER 5.60 TO THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING SOLICITATION OF ALMS," for first reading, that the ordinance be read in title only and that all further reading be waived. MISIC: VARGASIMUSE. There were no objections. 00- COUNCILISTAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor pro tern Martinez requested 1) a brief report on the Renewal Agreement with Covina Jail. West Covina's booking fees are $5 cheaper than Covina; and 2) a report from staff and the City Attorney on the legality to assist the Lucky Baldwin Little League design and submit plans for a snack bar. In response to Councilmember Lozano, Chief Lanza stated that the C.O.P.s Grant pays $25,000 per officer per year and that the City will need to pay more than expected. In response to Councilmember Muse, Chief Lanza stated that the police department can check the past history of an establishment that sells alcohol, along with public opinion that voices their displeasure to the ABC. In response to Councilmember Lowes, Chief Lanza referred to an article pertaining to COP's Ahead and stated that the other cities are in a different program called COP's First. The City received approval from the Federal Government for the COP's Ahead program in December, 1994. Mayor Vargas requested: 1) staff to contact Edison and put in motion a long range plan to underground utilities; 2) staff to work with the City Attorney on implementing a fund to help with little league or other non-profit organizations; Council agreed by unanimous consent.) 3) staff plan a family day picnic in the park; 4) plan an event for Council, staff and employees with their families; 5) plan a Take Back the Night" march next year, concluding at the park with a State of the City Address; 6) a BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 FEB-U02 15-U02 1995-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 FO3525-U03 DO3527-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1995-U02 02-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 DO3527-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1995 02 15 CC MINòw @˜{ CC MIN FEB 15 1995à›[H$ 8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 9 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK FEBRUARY 15,1995 community information business card with every employees business card on a magnet mail out; and 7) a Closed Session on the next agenda for a personnel item. City Clerk Gair stated that she would be traveling to Sacramento to attend a special task force meeting with the Secretary of State pertaining to voters registration issues and requested Council contact her if they have specific concerns. 00- It was moved and seconded to adjourn the regular meeting of the City Council at 9:05 p.m. MIS/C: LOWESIMUSE. There were no objections. LINDA L. GAIR, CITYCLERK BETTY BRANEK, DEPUTY CITY CLERK BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 FEB-U02 15-U02 1995-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 FO3525-U03 DO3527-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1995-U02 02-U02 15-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3520-U03 DO3527-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05