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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 08 20 CC MIN1997 08 20 CC MINòw @˜}hCC MIN AUG 20 1997w o8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1997 The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS LOZANO, MUSE, VAN CLEAVE, AND MAYOR LOWES ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Olivas Acting Chief of Police Kies, Acting City Manager Cervantes, Dir. of Public Works Mousavi, Dir. of Rec/Community Services Nunez, City Treasurer Montenegro, Deputy City Clerk Branek, and City Clerk Gair 00- Mayor Lowes read the Proclamation and declared September 7-13,1997, as California History Week" and presented it to Flora Mckay. 00- ORAL COMMUNICATION Mayor Lowes declared Oral Communications open and invited those wishing to speak on any subject to come forward. Dick Tatum, Baldwin Park, stated that he still has problems with speeders on his street and that the speed causes a back draft that shakes his heavy duty pickup truck. He spoke earlier in the evening with the Chief of Police regarding the speeding problems. Betty Brockway, Long Beach, asked for a zone change, or variance, or for the City to purchase her property on Dalewood. The property was left to her and her sister after her mother's death in July, 1995. They tried to sell the property for $150,000, but the zoning ruled out all the potential buyers. They considered a billboard to oft-set some of their costs, but that was prohibited. The Los Angeles County Assessor's Office has billed their property taxes based on a value of $279,000. The Director of Community Development offered them $140,000 for the parcel of land. The property is surrounded by homes, there is no truck access, and the property is zoned for an office. She presented the Council with a map and pictures of the parcel. She will contact Gloria Molina's Office next. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 AUG-U02 20-U02 1997-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 FO3468-U03 DO3470-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1997-U02 08-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 DO3470-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1997 08 20 CC MINòw @˜}hCC MIN AUG 20 1997w o8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 2 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AUGUST 20, 1997 There being no other speakers, Mayor Lowes declared Oral Communications closed. 00- CONSENT CALENDAR City Clerk Gair presented the Consent Calendar: 1. Approval of Certificate of Posting for August 20,1997 2. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO.97- 59 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK Warrants to Mr. Bill's Hardware Financial Conflict of Interest Councilmember Van Cleave Abstains) 3. Receive and File Treasurer's Report July 31,1997 It was moved and seconded to approve the Consent Calendar. M/S/C: MUSENAN CLEAVE. There were no objections. 00- REPORTS OF OFFICERS. COMMISSIONS. AND COMMITTEES Acting Chief of Police Kies requested approval of an amendment to Section 122.99(B) of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code, making a violation of Section 122.02, Street Vending either a misdemeanor or an infraction. The Citrus Municipal Court judges asked law enforcement representatives to modify the ordinance dealing with illegal street vending to be either a misdemeanor or infraction. This would allow the judge more flexibility in rendering dispositions in such matters. If a defendant has been before the judge on several occasions for violation of the vending ordinance, the judge would then handle the case as a misdemeanor. If the defendant is found guilty, the judge will sentence the defendant to actual jail time. Staff recommended approval. In response to Councilmember Van Cleave, Chief Kies stated that Code Enforcement is enforcing the code also and issues citations to violators. Code Enforcement has been properly trained. Mayor pro tem Muse requested that staff find a way to get the suppliers of all the BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 AUG-U02 20-U02 1997-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 FO3468-U03 DO3470-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1997-U02 08-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 DO3470-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1997 08 20 CC MINòw @˜}hCC MIN AUG 20 1997w o8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 3 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AUGUST 20, 1997 vendors. In response to Councilmember Lozano, Chief Kies stated that the individual that is cited, have to be able to retrieve their cart, prove ownership and authorization to redeem the equipment. The suppliers charge the vendor $200 to pay for the recovery of the cart. It was moved and seconded to introduce Ordinance No.1127 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING SECTION 122.99(B) OF THE BALDWIN PARK CODE OF ORDINANCES, SO ANY VIOLATION OF SECTION 122.02 OF THE CODE SHALL CONSTITUTE EITHER A MISDEMEANOR OR AN lNFRACTlON,Z for first reading, that it be read in title only and all further readings be waived. M/S/C: VAN CLEAVE/MUSE. There were no objections. Acting Chief of Police Kies requested approval of an Operational Agreement between the City and the Baldwin Park Unified School District for the STAND 2000" program, and an additional appropriation of funds in the amount of $25,110.00 which is necessary for funding the City's portion of the program STAND 2000 provides a Consistent anti- drug and alcohol message to elementary school students, and prepares them for the DARE lessons taught later by a City police officer. The proposed Operational Agreement will be for an entire school year, thus increasing the City's cost to $25,110.00. Staff recommend approval. In response to Mayor pro tem Muse and Mayor Lowes, Chief Kies stated that he would check with the school district to see if the Stand 2000 program could be held for St. John's also. The funding is provided through Proposition 172 and can be used for Public Safety and the cost most likely, would be increased. Mayor Lowes stated that she wanted the program to continue and to definitely plan for next year It was moved and seconded to approve the Operational Agreement for the STAND 2000 program. M/S/C: VAN CLEAVE/LOZANO. There were no objections. It was moved and seconded to approve an additional appropriation of funds in the amount of $25,110.00 to fund the City's share of the STAND 2000. M/S/C: LOZANO/MUSE. There were no objections. Acting Chief of Police Kies requested approval of an agreement for tow services with the various providers that currently provide the service to our City. The police department currently uses the following tow companies for its police tow needs: Albert's, Basura's, Budget, FreddiZMac's and Royal Coaches. The new agreements are similar to the ones that were entered into in 1994 with two exceptions. First, Section 10 was added to articulate the rotation policy of the department and instead of a three year BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 AUG-U02 20-U02 1997-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 FO3468-U03 DO3470-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1997-U02 08-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 DO3470-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1997 08 20 CC MINòw @˜}hCC MIN AUG 20 1997w o8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 4 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AUGUST 20,1997 agreement, changing to a one year agreement. Staff recommended approval. It was moved and seconded to approve the agreements between the City and the participating tow companies: Albert's, Basura's, Budget, Freddie-Mac's and Royal Coaches. M/S/C: MUSE/LOZANO. There were no objections. Director of Recreation and Community Services Nunez requested approval of the design for Central Park West. Staff contacted a representative from California Street Hockey Association and four local batting cage operators to participate in a joint public private venture to construct a roller rink or batting cages. Not much interest was shown by either party. David Evans and Associates were hired to design the southern 2/3 portion of Central Park West. The 2/3 portion would give the park basketball facilities that are well lit, playground areas, and bathroom facilities. The second year the second phase would begin with the design of batting cages. Should the City choose to complete the design of Central Park West the original fees are $29,445 plus $11,555 for the bathroom/maintenance building. Design work for the norther 1/3 portion of Central Park West of $25,300 would increase to $66,300. Staff recommended approval. In response to Council, Director Nunez stated that the entire cost to design the park is $66,300, to design just the Southern 2/3 of the park is $41,000. Staff felt that it was better to proceed with the development of the Southern 2/3, and to use the $25,000 difference for the development of the Southern part of the park, and complete the second phase in two years. The batting cages would be added during the second phase. The funding source is CDBG Funds. The goal at this time is to get the park functioning. Director Cervantes stated that one issue is the City has set aside $350,000 this year and can accomplish 2/3 of the work with that money. The additional $25,000 that would add to the design could be spent now, but we would not know if the City has the money to build that next part next year. Staff would rather wait until we know what is available. It looks like it will cost $500,000 to complete that 1/3. In response to Mayor pro tem Muse, Director Nunez stated that the $350,000 comes from Community Development Block Grant Funds. Kim Rhodes, Architect David Evans and Associates, stated that the final construction drawings, the review period, and the bid time would take about 4 months before construction could begin. In response to Councilmember Van Cleave, Director Nunez stated that the cost does not include the block wall. It was moved and seconded to approve the design for the southern 2/3 portion of Central Park West and that the northern 1/3 of the park be graded and seeded to BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 AUG-U02 20-U02 1997-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 FO3468-U03 DO3470-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1997-U02 08-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 DO3470-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1997 08 20 CC MINòw @˜}hCC MIN AUG 20 1997w o8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 5 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AUGUST 20, 1997 remain as green open space for future construction of a batting cage facility, for a total of $41,000 which includes the $11,500 for the bathrooms. M/S/C: VAN CLEAVE/MUSE. There were no objections. Management Assistant Fukushima, requested that a contract be awarded to West Coast Arborists, Inc. WCA) for tree-related services by piggybacking" on the contract with the City of Tustin. The Public Works Department maintains 11,000 trees throughout the City. In-house staff performs all tree-related services including trimming, planting, removing and spraying. The City lacks a complete inventory of trees; their locations, species, etc. To better manage tree maintenance operations and in conjunction with the City's Information Systems Master Plan, staff needs to develop a complete inventory of the existing trees, develop a comprehensive, as well as, proactive tree maintenance program and link it to the City's GIS. WCA proposes to complete the inventory within 90 days at fee not to exceed $21,375. Funds are available in the Informations Systems budget. It was recommended to be approved. In response to Councilmember Van Cleave, Management Assistant Fukushima stated that a list of the trees that are trimmed is generated by a work order when people call in or through staff. It would be more cost effective to send crews out if there were records of the trees. All trees that are newly planted would be Computerized. WCA will provide all the information and the computer will be updated. Director Mousavi stated that a digitized map will recognize where the trees are, their size and species, the maintenance required, and that different trees require different maintenance. With this system, when a resident calls, staff will be able to recall the tree at that address, when it needs to be trimmed, and the response will be much quicker to the resident. In response to Council, Management Assistant Fukushima stated that West Covina has contracted with WCA, but they do not have the GIS. West Covina Staff has to personally update each file. She explained how beneficial the GIS System is to the different departments. The system is in place and it will be down loaded into the City's GIS. West Coast Arborist will provide the initial information and then as the City plants, or removes, or trims, the City will upgrade its records. It was moved and seconded to waive formal bidding procedures and award a contract to West Coast Arborists, Inc. for tree-related services by piggybacking" on the agreement with the City of Tustin. M/S/C: MUSE/LOZANO. There were no objections. City Clerk Gair requested approval of a contract for the demolition of Dreamland Trailer Park, 14353 Garvey Avenue. The owner of Dreamland Trailer Park, Jaspal Soni with his contractor, Design Concept of Chino, obtained all of the necessary permits to BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 AUG-U02 20-U02 1997-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 FO3468-U03 DO3470-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1997-U02 08-U02 20-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 DO3470-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1997 08 20 CC MINòw @˜}hCC MIN AUG 20 1997w o8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 6 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AUGUST 20, 1997 completely rehabilitate the structures on the property. The permits expired and no inspections were requested. Mr. Soni then hired a new contractor, Pakaj B. Shah of Los Angeles, renewed the expired permits, but the new contractor never commenced the work or contacted the City for any inspections. In January, 1997, supplemental permits were obtained. A duly noticed Public Hearing was held on July 17,1997 to determine if the structures, the overgrown weeds, trash, litter and debris constituted a public nuisance. Mr. Soni was notified by regular and certified mail and a receipt was returned to the Code Enforcement Division signed by Mr. Soni. Mr. Soni did not appear at the Public Hearing. It was determined at the Public Hearing that the property was a public nuisance and all structures were ordered to be demolished and all weeds, trash, litter and debris removed from the property by August 17,1997. The owner was notified and again failed to respond or comply. On August 18, an abatement warrant was signed by the judge at Citrus Municipal Court giving the City the authority to enter the property to abate the existing nuisances. Three proposals were received for the demolition and cleanup. Interstate Field Services, San Dimas, proposal was the lowest at $11,500 which did not include the asbestos survey and removal of asbestos contained in the old roofing, flooring, etc. Staff estimates that the survey and removal will not exceed $3,000. The City will lien the property with Los Angeles County to recover all costs associated with this project. Staff recommended approval. It was moved and seconded to approve a contract with Interstate Field Services, Inc., of San Dimas mas for $11,500, plus an asbestos survey/removal not to exceed $3,000, for the demolition and cleanup of Dreamland Trailer Park at 14353 Garvey Avenue. M/S/C: VAN CLEAVE/MUSE. There were no objections. 00- COUNCIL/STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Lozano complimented the Police Department for the good job they did during the UPS strike. He announced that there will be a Study Session on September 3rd with the Executive Director of Metrolink to discuss the noise issues. He requested that more time lapse for the green arrow traffic signal on Baldwin Park Boulevard and Tracy. In response to Councilmember Lozano, Director Mousavi stated that the tree by the marquee sign will be trimmed. Councilmember Van Cleave thanked Director Nunez for the use of a van to transport 55 young people to help Baldwin Park Beautiful clean up property on Garvey and Frazier. He stated that the abandoned property needs to be fenced to prevent anyone from getting injured. He thanked Director Mousavi and his staff for installing the roof vents in the storage building at Morgan Park. He announced that the Rotary and Key Club will give away vouchers for free smoke alarms to be given away at the park on Saturday at the Kids Care Fair. 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The shuffle was not designed as a dial-a-ride program, but a shuffle bus that gives the public access to the shopping centers. She did not agree with Mayor pro tern Muse to deliver people to the door of Target. In response to Mayor pro tern Muse, Director Mousavi stated that a three month evaluation of the ridership would be taken to see what needs to be added or deleted, and a comprehensive report will be available by the end of next month. A survey has not been done by the ridership, but the question will be asked on the survey about going into the shopping centers. If the shuffle stopped in each center that would add 5 to 10 minutes and the whole schedule would have to be changed or additional buses added to maintain the 30 minute schedule that is in place. Mayor Lowes requested that in the survey, it be made clear, that if the shuffle goes into the centers it would mean a longer time for the people to wait for the shuffle and to give them that choice. Mayor Lowes announced that the crime rate dropped by 25% and requested that the report be put in the NOW; and that Thursday night is Baldwin Park's night at the Quakes game. She requested 1) that the Traffic Committee review a request for a handicapped parking space in front of McNeil Manor by the gate; 2) the radar trailer be placed on Baldwin Park Boulevard between Los Angeles and Olive for a week; and 3) Council get a tour of the new communications center. Director Nunez announced that Saturday will be Kids Care Fair beginning at 9:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. with 42 presenters and 24 children that will perform. 00- It was moved and seconded to adjourned the regular meeting of the City Council at 8:17 p.m. M/S/C: MUSENAN CLEAVE. There were no objections. 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