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Home My WebLink About1996 03 06 CC MIN SS1996 03 06 CC MIN SS@˜|ýMIN SS MAR 6 1996[Þ›[H(8 JOINT STUDY SESSION, BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION CITY HALL, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 1996 The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park met in a Study Session in Room 307 at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS LOWES, LOZANO, MARTINEZ, MUSE AND MAYOR VARGAS COMMISSIONER HUETINCK, OCLARAY, MARTINEZ AND OCHOA-SCHUTZ ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Bower, Dir. of Administrative Services Yeats, Chief of Police Lanza, Dir. of Public Works Mousavi, Dir. of Rec/Community Services Nunez, and Acting City Clerk Branek 00- The absence of City Clerk Gair was excused. 00- ORAL COMMUNICATION Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications open and invited those wishing to speak on any subject to come forward. There were none. Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications closed. 00- Development Services Manager Hutar presented to Council a copy of the proposed billiard regulations, that included location criteria for siting billiard halls. Manager Hutar presented several diagrams showing various alternative standards. She explained that the shaded areas of the diagrams showed geographical areas in which a prospective billiard hall would be precluded. She presented several development standards and explained the impact on each alternative. In response to Mayor Vargas, City Attorney Bower stated that one restriction could include that a billiard hall can not locate within 1,000 ft of a park. BIB] 37175-U01 MIN-U02 SS-U02 MAR-U02 6-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3489-U03 DO4177-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 MIN-U05 SS-U05 MAR-U05 6-U05 1996-U05 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 03-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SS-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO4177-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1996 03 06 CC MIN SS@˜|ýMIN SS MAR 6 1996[Þ›[H(8BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO.2 STUDY SESSION ION MARCH 6, 1996 Council discussed the alternatives for the billiard halls and the impact on the areas. Mayor Vargas stated that he preferred Alternative No.7, that stated a billiard hall could not locate within 150 ft. of a residential zone, not within 1,000 ft. of another billiard hall, and not within 1,000 sq. ft. of a school. In response to Councilmember Lowes, City Attorney Bower stated that billiards are not considered an adult business, the City does allow billiard halls in the City, and there are places billiard halls could locate. Restrictions can be imposed on billiard halls, the City is not prohibiting them from locating in the City. Commission Ochoa-Schutz stated that he had a problem with the Definitions portion of the Billiards Regulations. He asked if a bar, restaurant or teen club had more than one table, would be considered a pool hall? He stated that if a church had coin operated pool tables, they would be classified as a pool hall. In response to Commissioner Ochoa-Schutz, Development Services Manager Hutar stated that billiards had to be the primary use of the business. She further stated that Global would be a close call if Alternative No.7 had been adopted when they made their application. In response to Commissioner Ochoa-Schutz, Mayor Vargas stated that the ordinance needs to be made more clear, that the City, the Community Center and non-profit organizations are exempt from being classified as a billiard hall when they have pool tables. Mayor Vargas suggested adding to Alternative No.7, that no billiard hall could locate within 1,500 ft of a park. In response to Mayor pro tern Martinez, Development Services Manager Hutar stated that existing billiard halls would be grandfathered in. Mayor pro tem Martinez asked if the pool tables were the problem or the alcohol that is usually associated with billiards the problem? Councilmember Lozano stated that he was concerned about the image of the City and that is the reason he wanted the billiard halls discussed and guidelines set. He further stated that most businesses can survive without liquor. In response to Mayor pro tem Martinez, Planning Technician Harbin stated that a bar can open in any Commercial or Industrial Zone with the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit. CUP). The only restriction is an additional Finding of Fact: 1) relating to the aesthetic BIB] 37175-U01 MIN-U02 SS-U02 MAR-U02 6-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3489-U03 DO4177-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 MIN-U05 SS-U05 MAR-U05 6-U05 1996-U05 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 03-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SS-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO4177-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1996 03 06 CC MIN SS@˜|ýMIN SS MAR 6 1996[Þ›[H(8BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO.3 STUDY SESSION MARCH 6, 1996 appearance of the building; and 2) relating to police calls in the area. Mayor Vargas stated that Alternative No.7 is acceptable with the amendment to include 1,500 ft from the park, to clarity the Definition,Z and not to group the non-profit groups or organizations as billiard halls. He also stated two or more pool tables would be considered a pool hall. He directed staff to look at the ordinance regarding liquor stores and bars, that there are several bars around schools. City Attorney Bower explained that there are major retailers that sell liquor such as Lucky's and Ralph's. Mayor pro tem Martinez requested the liquor store owners be notified prior to CUP renewal. In response to Mayor pro tern Martinez, Planning Technician Harbin stated that half of the liquor outlets in the City do not have a CUP, their status will expire in the year 2,001, and at that time the City can require a CUP or close them down. Director of Public Works Mousavi described the way a public hearing is conducted at a Planning Commission Meeting. A staff report is given, the Commissioners make comments and then the appellant is allowed to speak. He further stated that the public hearing needs to be opened prior to discussion by the Commissioners. Commissioner Ochoa-Schutz stated that the Commission did use a format. Commissioner Huetinck stated that the format could be obtained from the League of California Cities. Director Mousavi stated that the commissioners could ask technical questions, if there is something that you don't understand, or call staff to get clarification. Mayor pro tem Martinez and Councilmember Lowes both agreed that the commissioners should give the public the opportunity to address the commission first. Mayor Vargas directed staff to use the format used by City Council to conduct a public hearing at the planning commission meetings. 00- COUNCIL/STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Vargas stated that Council wanted to meet with the Planning Commission to review the goals and visions for the City pertaining to the following: 1) safety; the update of the General Plan; the Long Range Planning for Community Development and Economic Development; balanced business growth; working to assist our large BIB] 37175-U01 MIN-U02 SS-U02 MAR-U02 6-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3489-U03 DO4177-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 MIN-U05 SS-U05 MAR-U05 6-U05 1996-U05 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 03-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SS-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO4177-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1996 03 06 CC MIN SS@˜|ýMIN SS MAR 6 1996[Þ›[H(8BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO 4 STUDY SESSION MARCH 6,1996 retail centers; customer service to the residents; build up of reserves; having well trained, highly paid employees; more community involvement in Town Hall Meetings; infrastructure; to provide leadership in social issues with the School District; more recognition for the City; upgrade housing with a renovation program; and focus on the development of the freeway corridor. He asked if there were any issues that the Commissioners did not understand? Councilmember Muse stated that Baldwin Park 2000 held its first Steering Committee meeting and that subcommittees had been formed. She invited any one interested in serving on any of the following subcommittees to contact the organizer and that a person only serve on one committee: Community Participation, the organizer is Mayor Vargas; Employment, organized by Father Jim; Health, organized by Councilmember Muse; Education, organized by Dr. Kemper; Safety and Security, organized by Chief Lanza; Economic Development, Infrastructure, Housing and Technology, organized by Director Mousavi and School Board Member Viramontes; and Recreation/Community Services, organized by Director Nunez. Commissioner Huetinck asked if something could be done about the colors painted on homes? He also inquired about fences being even on streets, rather than some being installed out to the curb. Council discussed the freedom that people have to paint their homes any color and the uniqueness in the community. Councilmembers and the Commissioners discussed the problems with setbacks and the requirements for commercial setbacks. Mayor Vargas directed staff to look into the problems of property setbacks. 00- Director of Public Works Mousavi presented an award that he received for Clean Cities. Director of Recreation/Community Services Nunez stated that the City had received 5- 6 Certificates for Good Neighbor." Chief of Police Lanza presented a video that was recently presented on CNN pertaining to the privitazation of the City jail. 00 BIB] 37175-U01 MIN-U02 SS-U02 MAR-U02 6-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3489-U03 DO4177-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 MIN-U05 SS-U05 MAR-U05 6-U05 1996-U05 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 03-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SS-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO4177-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1996 03 06 CC MIN SS@˜|ýMIN SS MAR 6 1996[Þ›[H(8BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO.5 STUDY SESSION MARCH 6, 1996 The regular Study Sessions of the City Council was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. There were no objections. LINDA L. GAfR, CITY CLERK BETTY BRANEK, DEPUTY CITY CLERK BIB] 37175-U01 MIN-U02 SS-U02 MAR-U02 6-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3489-U03 DO4177-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 MIN-U05 SS-U05 MAR-U05 6-U05 1996-U05 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 03-U02 06-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SS-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO4177-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05