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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 05 01 CC MIN1996 05 01 CC MINòw @˜|š CC MIN MAY 1 1996[Þ›[H³ 8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL F OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK CITY HALL 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE, WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 1996 The City Council of tfZe City of Baldwin Park met in regular session in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS LOWES, LOZANO MARTINEZ AND MAYOR VARGAS ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Bower, Dir. of Administrative Services Yeats, Chief of Police Lanza, Dir. of Public Works Mousavi, Dir. of ReolCommunity Services Nunez, City Treasurer Montenegro, Deputy City Clerk Branek, and City Clerk Gair 00- The absence of Mayor pro tern Muse was excused. 00- Chief of Police Lanza introduced Captain John Cisneros and told of his experience with the Police Department, that he was the only Police Officer to hold every position in the department and had one of the longest tenures in the City. Mayor Vargas presented Captain Cisneros with a City Retirement Plaque for 32 Years of Service. Bob Kelly, representative of United Way of the San Gabriel Valley, presented a Certificate of Appreciation to City Council for the employees of the City in recognition of outstanding support and leadership in helping those in the community. He also requested that a Certificate be given Sarah Scott. Mayor Vargas presented an Award of Merit to Baldwin Park Womans Club President Emma Mooneyham in recognition of the Baldwin Park Womans Clubs service to the community for 90 years and State affiliation for 40 years. 00- City Attorney Bower stated that the Public Hearing pertaining to an appeal relating to the issuance of a Business License for 14353 E. Garvey Avenue Appellant: Jaspal BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAY-U02 1-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3494-U03 DO3495-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 05-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO3495-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1996 05 01 CC MINòw @˜|š CC MIN MAY 1 1996[Þ›[H³ 8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO.2 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MAY 1, 1996 Soni, 16138 Elza Drive, Hacienda Heights, CA) will be continued to the May 15th Council meeting; and a Subsequent Need Item needed to be added regarding the Los Angeles County Beach and Recreation Act of 1996, support for the bond issuance for recreational facilities, this needs a response prior to the next Council meeting. This was not known until after the posting of the agenda. It was moved and seconded to continue the Public Hearing pertaining to the appeal of the issuance of a Business License for 14353 Garvey; and to add to Reports of Officers, Commissions, and Committees, Support for the Los Angeles County Beach and Recreation Act of 1996 Bond Issuance for Recreational Facilities. MIS/C: MARTINEZILOZANO. There were no objections. ooZ ORAL COMMUNICATION Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications open and invited those wishing to speak on any subject to come forward. Janet ZaratZRoca, Secretary of the Lucky Baldwin Little League, stated that the Recreational Scholarship has assisted 72 families, the City pays 70% and 30% is paid by the family. She thanked Council for their involvement in the sports scholarship and asked that Council continue to support the program. She also thanked Council for their support in building their Snack Bar. The following people spoke in favor of the Recreational Scholarship Program: Mrs. Rodriguez Mrs. Pinedo Mr. Jose Soto Garciela Gonzales, thanked Council for providing the parenting program. Her daughter was involved in a curfew problem and the court ordered them into parenting. She also stated that she is the treasurer for Eastside Little League and she thanked Council for the Recreation/Community Services Department helping with the Little League's lights, and the scholarship grant that helps their needy families. The scholarship program has helped 21 families, with approximately 50 families in progress. Leland Lapka, 14083 Olive, stated that his home is located at the comer of Olive and Baldwin Park Blvd., that a speeding car crashed through his fence, and destroyed security poles that are 6 ft. in the ground and stand 3 ft above ground. He further stated that 5 times his property has been damaged by car accidents, that he haZ had to pay for it since no one has insurance. There have been 2 accidents at that intersection since the first of the year. He suggested left tum lanes be installed, both directions at the BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAY-U02 1-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3494-U03 DO3495-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 05-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO3495-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1996 05 01 CC MINòw @˜|š CC MIN MAY 1 1996[Þ›[H³ 8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO.3 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MAY 1, 1996 intersection and a longer walk signal. Margaret Clark, Mayor of the City of Rosemead, Elected Representative on the Water Quality Authority Board, stated that she was available to answer any questions Pertaining to the encroachment permit on tonight's agenda. Dora Lanza, representative from Equity Lending and Investments, stated that they had submitted a proposal to the City to consider Equity Lending as the lender of choice for the Down Payment Assistance Program. Equity Lending received a letter stating that the proposal had been awarded to someone else. She suggested that the City keep its alternatives open to one to three lenders in the community. Equity Lending has been very active since the inception of the program, they assisted in HUD approval, and in addition have sponsored some of the community homebuyers programs in the City. Sarah Van Cleave, 13232 Emery, invited everyone to participate in the Sierra Vista High School Blood Drive on Monday, May 13th, from 8:30 am. until 1:45 p.m. There being no other speakers, Mayor Vargas declared Oral Communications closed. CONSENT CALENDAR The Consent Calendar consisted of the following: 1. Approval of Certificate of Posting for May 1,1996 2. Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting: March 20, 1996 and April 3,1996 Study Session: March 20, 1996, April 3, 1996, and April 17,1996 3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO.96-24- ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK 4. Waive Further Reading and Adopt ORDINANCE NO.1114 AMENDING SECTION 130.30, NOISE Second Reading) CONTROL" OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK) 5. Deny Claim Against the City Douglas Murray BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAY-U02 1-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3494-U03 DO3495-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 05-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO3495-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1996 05 01 CC MINòw @˜|š CC MIN MAY 1 1996[Þ›[H³ 8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO.4 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MAY 1, 1996 6. Approve Award of Contract Ramona Boulevard Parking Lot Lighting Upgrade Project CIP 318 California Electrical Service 7. Approve Appropriation of Additional Funds for Jail Maintenance 8. a) Approve State/Local Partnership Program Agreement No. SLTPP-5323 b) Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO.96-28 APPROVING THE STATE-LOCAL ENTITY MASTER AGREEMENT NO. SLTPP-5323 COVERING THE STATE- LOCAL PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS, PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NO.002 9. Approve Modified Agreement Merced Avenue Bridge Widening Soils Investigation Dames & Moore Engineers 10. Approve General Services Agreement Renewal County of Los Angeles a) Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO.96-25 AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO PURCHASE CERTAIN ITEMS b) Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO.96-26- REDESIGNATING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES AS THE LOCAL ENFORCEMENT AGENCY FOR THE CITY c) Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO.96-27 REQUESTING DISTRICT ATTORNEY SERVICES FROM THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES PURSUANT TO THE GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT It was moved and seconded to approve the Consent Calendar. MIS/C: MARTINEVLOWES. Councilmember Martinez abstained from Item No.3 due to a possible conflict of interest. ooZ PUBLIC HEARING BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAY-U02 1-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3494-U03 DO3495-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 05-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO3495-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1996 05 01 CC MINòw @˜|š CC MIN MAY 1 1996[Þ›[H³ 8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO.5 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MAY 1,1996 Mayor Vargas stated that the Public Hearing pertaining to An appeal relating to the Issuance of a Business License for 14353 E. Garvey Avenue Appellant: Jaspal SonI; 16138 Elza Drive, Hacienda Heights, CA)1 has been continued to the regular Council meeting of May 15th. Mayor Vargas introduced the Public Hearing pertaining to the approval of the Annual Action Plan/Consolidation Plan FY 1996-97 22nd Year CDBG Program and HOME Program. Director of Administrative Services Yeats stated that a Three Year Consolidated Plan was approved on May 3, 1995. The Consolidated Plan determines the needs in the community for the low and moderate income, prioritize those needs, and setsup an action plan to meet the needs with available resources. The funds estimated to be allocated under the Consolidated Plan for July 1, 1996 thru June 30, 1997 were outlined in the staff report. He explained the purpose of the CDBG Program, and the HOME Program. The CDBG Advisory Committee conducted five meetings to receive public input and on March 21st the Cornmittee made its final recommendation for project funding. The Executive Team's recommendation was also included in the staff report. It was recommended that Council conduct the public hearing to approve the Annual Action Plan with or without modification(s). Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing open and invited those wishing to speak pertaining to the Annual Action Plan to come forward. Those requesting assistance and explaining their programs were: Tim Varnum Ettie Lee Homes, 5146 N. Maine Avenue, representing the Misdemeanor Diversion Program Clare Vermillion, Referee in Juvenile Traffic Court, in favor of the Baldwin Park Diversion Program. Kathy Benson, Activity Director Volunteer Coordinator of Rose Convalescent Hospital, 3541 Puente Avenue, Misdemeanor Diversion Program. Debbie Dalton, 631 Arrowlyn, Covina, YWCA WINGS Shelter and Outreach Program for Battered Women. Chaplain Preclado, Veteran Family Services Corp., presented a late request. Pat Vellum, representative of Share Love L.A. Larry Ortega, Executive Director of the Community Union, Educational Enhancement BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAY-U02 1-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3494-U03 DO3495-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 05-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO3495-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1996 05 01 CC MINòw @˜|š CC MIN MAY 1 1996[Þ›[H³ 8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 6 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MAY 1, 1996 Program. Sandra Wallich, Social Worker with the Visiting Nurses Association, Mano y Mano Hand in Hand). Nora Varajas, Outreach Worker for Mano y Mano. Joe Colletti, the SGV Director for Lutheran Social Services. Carol Lane, Executive Director for the Services Center for Independent Living. Reverend George Martsen, United Methodist Church and President of the Baldwin Park Community Food Center. There being no other speakers, Mayor Vargas declared the Public Hearing closed. In response to Mayor Vargas, Director Yeats and Management Assistant Mimura stated that the $15,000 increase in the Commercial Loan Program is to expand the number of loans. The City has two Commercial Loan Programs, one is FDA and the other is CDBG, the requirement for the EDA funds is matching funds of 25% and these monies would be used as part of the matching funds. The minimum amount needed for the matching funds is $400,000 to $500,000. In response to Mayor Vargas, Director Yeats explained that the Administrative Costs pay for staff's time for design, inspection services for sidewalk projects and the storm drain project, the needs internally and trying to prioritize the needs as given by Council, that over $2 million worth of projects need to be done for the ADA, and the First Time Home Buyer Program is matching funds. In response to Mayor Vargas, City Clerk Gair stated the increase for Code Enforcement reflects a supervisor plus three officers. The first request was made reflecting only salaries and not the whole program as funded by CDBG Funds. Also included in the funding are the figures used for abatement. In response to Mayor Vargas, Director Yeats stated that all the money on hand has been loaned out on the Residential Rehab Loan Program, and the average amount of a loan is $20,000 which will make about 15 loans in a year. The Residential Rehab Loan Program is a revolving loan program, and the GIS includes all the third year funding that was placed in the Informations System Master Plan for the GIS Information, part of it is for the CAD system that is being implemented. In response to Councilmember Martinez, Director Nunez stated that in the Voucher Child Care Program only half of the funds have been used. St. John's will redistribute fliers BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAY-U02 1-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3494-U03 DO3495-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 05-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO3495-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1996 05 01 CC MINòw @˜|š CC MIN MAY 1 1996[Þ›[H³ 8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO.7 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MAY 1, 1996 to their members. The $15,000 for the Snack Bar was a Capital Improvement Project that was not done and the funds were carried over. The request submitt6d by the Parks & Recreation Department for Summer Youth Employment Program will now be funded up to 80% of last years allocation, so the $14,400 is not needed. Contributions were made last year for the Food Basket Program by various people and businesses, 700 baskets were donated in the community, and toys are being considered to be distributed this year: the Youth Diversion Program met its goals and no longer necessary to fund FY 96-96. In response to Council, Management Assistant Mimura stated that carry overs are only for Capital Improvement Projects. After the fiscal year has ended and there are funds left over, Council will need to reallocate those funds. The final figures from Washington have not been received and the projected entitlement is not absolute. He also stated that he had spoken to the Area Office. In response to Mayor Vargas, Chief Lanza stated that the Police Department could possibly find $7,500 in their budget to take care of the Neighborhood Watch Program and the Citizen Academy. Council discussed expending the maximum amount of dollars allowed under the formula on non-profit programs that impact the community through social service programs. They also discussed contacting our Congressman to find out the disposition of CDBG funding. In response to Councum ember Lowes, Director Yeats stated that the 1995-96 carry over for Public Works were projects scheduled to be completed, but as of this date they have not been completed. The Street Renovation Program was given more emphasis in order to complete the 10 year master plan for street improvements. The Olive Storm Drain Project will cost $1.5 million to complete and may be a three year project and a Snack Bar will be completed this year. Director Mousavi stated that 5P821 funding is available for sidewalk programs, all the money was used this past year, no money is available for next year, but $50,000 will be available the following year. Director Nunez explained the process used to verify that a child can receive a recreational scholarship. In response to Councilmember Lozano, Director Mousavi stated that construction on the Olive Storm Drain will begin as soon as the County approves the plans. Management Assistant Mimura stated that the entitlement is projected at $1.9 million and the City may receive a reduction in funding. Mayor Vargas recommended the following: 1) eliminate funding for the Neighborhood Watch and the Citizens Academy which equals $7,500 and fund these items in the regular police budget; 2) eliminate the Holiday Food Basket which $2,000; 3) eliminate the Youth Employment Program which is $14,400; 4) transfer $25,000 from the ADA Improvements Program to the Misdemeanor Diversion Program for a BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAY-U02 1-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3494-U03 DO3495-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 05-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO3495-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1996 05 01 CC MINòw @˜|š CC MIN MAY 1 1996[Þ›[H³ 8a REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO.8 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MAY 1, 1996 total of $50,000; 5) fund $10,000 to the late application of Veteran Family Service Corp.; 6) increase the $8,000 Recreational Scholarship Program to $20,000; 7) add $4,000 Girl Scouts; 8) add $2,000 to the Center for Independent Living to total of $10,000 which includes $100 from GenernI Administration. It was moved and seconded to approve the Annual Action Plan with the amendments as recommended and stated above. 00 REPORTS OF OFFICERS. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES Director of Public Works Mousavi requested approval of an Encroachment Permit agreement to be entered into with San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority. The permit specifics were outlined in the staff report. It was recommended that Council 1) approve the Encroachment Permit agreement; and 2) authorize the Director of Public Works to enter into the agreement. City Attorney Bower suggested changing the terms on page 5, to put a cap on the hours of construction, and to add that during the well construction phase, which is expected to last 36 hours, but shall not exceed 60 hours without the approval of the Director of Public Works. The Authority shall take all reasonable measures.....That will give the City an amount of control over the well construction phase. Councilmember Lowes suggested that since this project is located near two churches, that we have them check with the churches about their schedules, to let them know what's happening with the noise and traffic. It was moved and seconded to approve the Encroachment Permit agreement; and 2) authorize the Director of Public Works to enter into the agreement with the amendment to put a cap on the hours of construction, and to add that during the well construction phase, which Is expected to last 36 hours, but shall not exceed 60 hours without the approval of the Director of Public Works. MIS/C: LOWES/LOZANO. There were no objections. Director of Recreation/Community Services Nunez stated that the City received notification from the Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation, Los Angeles County Park and Beach Act, 1996, that the City needed to submit a letter for consideration of the Little League Fields renovation. Previously the Recreation Department received an allocation of $750,000 and was able to complete the renovation of Morgan Park. Staff has prepared a letter asking the Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation to consider the renovation of our Little League Fields. They have asked for a letter off support for their bond issuance. Staff recommended Council consideration of support BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAY-U02 1-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3494-U03 DO3495-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 05-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO3495-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1996 05 01 CC MINòw @˜|š CC MIN MAY 1 1996[Þ›[H³ 8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO.9 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MAY 1, 1996 for the project, the bond issuance, and the project that is being submitted by the City. In response to Councilmember Lowes, Director Nunez stated that staff would submit the letter, that the support of the City would be contingent on approval of the specific project. It would not be of any advantage to the City's tax payers to support the bond issue, and support not be provided to the City. Mayor Vargas stated that the letter of support needs to be conditional. It was moved and seconded to approve sending a letter of support for the project, the bond Issuance, and the project that Is being submitted by the cIty to the Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation with the understanding that parks are needed In our area. MIS/C: VARGAS/LOWES. There were no objections. COUNCIL/STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Lozano requested a date be set for another First Time Home Buyer Program at the Community Center; and to translate the First Time Home Buyer Program pamphlet in Spanish. Councilmember Martinez requested a comparison of last year's overtime with this year's overtime for the Police Department. Director Nunez stated that Mayor pro tem Muse requested that Council be informed of the visiting Chinese Delegation from the Republic of China to City Hall, the Adult School, and the Community Center. They have shown an interest in becoming a Sister City. Mayor Vargas stated that this is the second Chinese Delegation that wants to be a Sister City. It was moved and seconded to adjourn the regular meeting of the City Council at 9:13 p.m. to the regular Study Session on May 15, 1996 at 4:OO pm. MIS/C: MARTINEZ/LOWES. There were no objections. LINDA L. GAIR, CITY CLERK BETTY BRANEK, DEPUTY CITY CLERK BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 MAY-U02 1-U02 1996-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 FO3494-U03 DO3495-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1996-U02 05-U02 01-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3447-U03 DO3495-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05