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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 09 17 CC MIN1997 09 17 CC MINòw @˜}u CC MIN SEP 17 1997w 8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL, 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17,1997 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, City Manager Yeats, Acting Chief of Police Kies, Dir. of Community Development Cervantes Acting Dir. of Public Works Idnani, Dir. of Rec/Community Services Nunez, City Treasurer Montenegro, Deputy City Clerk Branek, and City Clerk Gair 00- PRESENTATION City Manager Yeats introduced Police Explorer Iris Secaida and told of her education, experience and service. Police Officer Nelson, Officer Matson and the Explorers that were present, presented a plaque from Explorers Post 654 to Explorer Secaida. Mayor Lowes presented an Award of Merit to Police Explorer Secaida. Bobbie Nixon told of the accident on Ramona and Baldwin Park Boulevard involving the Paramedics. The injured Paramedics administered the medical help that was necessary to the man that caused the accident. She felt that the Paramedics do not get enough recognition. Mayor Lowes introduced the Paramedic of the Year, Dave Niedzialek and told of his experience. Mayor Lowes and the Council presented Paramedic Niedzialek with a City Plaque. Mayor Lowes introduced Paramedics Lenko Spaleta and Guy Melker and told of the accident, and the assistance given by the injured Paramedics. Mayor Lowes and the City Council presented City Plaques to Paramedic Guy Melker. Paramedic Lenko Spaleta was unable to be present. 00- BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SEP-U02 17-U02 1997-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 FO3471-U03 DO3473-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1997-U02 09-U02 17-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 DO3473-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1997 09 17 CC MINòw @˜}u CC MIN SEP 17 1997w 8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 2 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK SEPTEMBER 17, 1997 ORAL COMMUNICATION Mayor Lowes declared Oral Communications open and invited those wishing to speak on any subject to come forward. Mike Tuohy, stated that Embassy Limousines is his client. Embassy has rented a piece of property at 13327 Garvey Avenue and has spent $20,000 on rent and improvements to the facility. Embassy has not been able to move in because of a technicality in the Business License. The Business License does not distinguish the difference between a taxi cab and a limousine. He felt that a limousine service is covered by the Public Utilities Commission and it does not require a business license, insurance coverage, or permits of the driver. The limousine services is a contractual agreement, they do not charge by the mile. He requested that Council distinguish the limousine service from the taxi cab companies. Embassy has 5 limousines that will be stationed in the City, ones in other cities, and Embassy is the largest limousine company in the Valley. He introduced Albert Pena the owner of Embassy Limousines. Raul Martinez, Baldwin Park, stated that he has a problem in his neighborhood with drug dealing. He reported the matter to the Police Watch Commander about 4 months ago. Neighbors have called and were told to talk to detectives, to take pictures, and to catch drug deals on film. One of his neighbors offered their home so the police could do surveillance. He told of the infestation of gang members from Clark to Olive. The police are not pro active. He requested that the Special Enforcement Detail be reactivated. He voiced his concern about the park, the dried grass, lights that are out, and puddles around the snack area. Acting Chief of Police Kies stated that he had spoken with Mr. Martinez on the telephone, and the neighbor did not readily offer their home. Working undercover narcotics activities does take time, and the SED issue is another issue that is not appropriate to discuss at this time. He added that he would be glad to work with Mr. Martinez. Scout Leader Max Meyer, represents Boy Scout Troop 696. She introduced Jason Koo, Patrol Leaders and Scout Kiel Gamble. He mentioned that his Scout Master was awarded the first female Scout Master in the San Gabriel Valley. He requested a dozen of the baseball caps with the City logo. Scout Expo will be held at the Santa Anita Race Track and requested the City place an ad in the program. If the City does not wish to buy an ad, a donation will be acceptable. Dick Tatum, Edra Street, stated that with fall and spring people do a lot of trimming. He asked if a chipper was available to make a mulch instead of hauling the trimmings to the landfills. He asked that the name of his street be changed and bleachers be installed so the people could watch the speeders. 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He stated at the All-American Cities Award that the park is clean and that he takes his grandchildren there often. He complimented the Council and the Police Department. Mayor Lowes stated that the park will soon be reseeded. The park is worn due to the concerts and different activities this summer. City Manager Yeats stated that in January a new shopping cart law went into effect that has made it difficult for the City's proactive shopping cart removal program. The City is restricted by the new law. The City is working with the new owners of the Sierra Center, Food 4 Less, and Target to create the first agreement between the City and a business, where the City would be responsible for picking up the carts and taking them back to the center. The stores would then pay the City a fee. City Clerk Gair stated that she spoke with Mr. Tuohy and he will come into the office regarding the business license for the limousine service. The story Mr. Tuohy has received is quite different than the actual happenings in the Business License Department. 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 September 17,1997 2. Approve Minutes: Study Session: September 3,1997 Regular Session: September 3,1997 3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO.97-62- ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK Warrants to Mr. Bill's Hardware Financial BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SEP-U02 17-U02 1997-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 FO3471-U03 DO3473-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1997-U02 09-U02 17-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 DO3473-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1997 09 17 CC MINòw @˜}u CC MIN SEP 17 1997w 8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 4 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK SEPTEMBER 17, 1997 Conflict of Interest Councilmember Van Cleave Abstains) 4. Receive and File Treasurer's Report August 31,1997 5. Approve Plans and Authorize Solicitation of Bids FY 1997-98 Gas Tax Streets improvement Project CIP 703 6. Approve Award of Contract FY 1997/98 Gas Tax Street Improvement Project CIP 703A Gentry Brothers, Inc. 7. Approve Award of Contract Inspection Services 1997-98 ISTEA Street Renovation Project Federal No. STPL-5323-005) CIP 701 Dewan, Lundin & Associates 8. Waive Further Reading and Adopt RESOLUTION NO.97-63 APPROVE TRANSFER & CONVEYANCE OF STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS KNOWN AS MISCELLANEOUS TRANSFER DRAIN NO.1493 IN THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK FOR FURTHER OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE THEREOF TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY 9. Approve Purchase Police Motorcycle Pomona Valley Kawasaki 10. Approval of the Continuing Appropriations FY 1996-97 Budget to the FY 1997-98 Budget It was moved and seconded to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. M/S/C: LOZANO/MUSE. There were no objections. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Lowes introduced the Public Hearing pertaining to Approval of Grantee Performance Report GPR) 22nd Year Community Development Block Grant CDBG) Program and Approval of Annual Performance Report APR) for the HOME Program. 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Assisted 23 families to buy their first home. The CDBG Advisory Committee made three recommendations: 1. A follow-up report is requested after federal action, report back to the committee of federal comments, if any. 2. Take steps to plan better so that projects are completed on schedule. 3. Limit assistance to low income people for CDBG funded Public Services. Mayor Lowes declared the Public Hearing open and invited those wishing to speak regarding the Grantee Performance Report 22nd Year Community Development Block Grant Program to come forward. There were none. Mayor Lowes declared the Public Hearing closed. In response to Mayor pro tem Muse, Director Cervantes stated that if the people are served by the same provider they should be counted once. lithe people are serviced by additional providers then they would be counted by each agency that serviced them. The requirement could be made that only unduplicated services be reported. The recommendation from the CDBG Advisory Committee is to limit the services to the low income people. Mayor pro tem Muse stated that she feels that the City should continue to try to bring these agencies into the community, to those willing to provide services to the community, especially those wishing to come into the Family Service Center. In response to Mayor pro tem Muse, Director Nunez stated the amount of Day Care Subsidies that are provided have been reduced. There are currently 120 children in the Latch Key Program. The number of children now being served is 114. 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Director of Community Development Cervantes requested 1) Council to designate a Homeownership Zone to apply for grant funds, which has $10 million available for the United States, and it's awarded on a competitive basis. They require that a City designate a Homeownership Zone. That within that Homeownership Zone it is comprised primarily of residential properties. The second criteria is that the City has enough housing opportunities to develop new construction, and rehabilitation opportunities to make a difterence in a neighborhood. In selecting a Horneownership Zone staff looked at opportunities for development. Then patterns of rental vs. homeowner occupancy, the more owner occupied property, the more stable the environment. The properties have to be contiguous. One of the largest sites available is located on Pacific Avenue. There are also sites available on Puente Avenue and Badillo. Staff recommended Ramona/Badillo be the north border, Francisquito on the western end to Foster, south to Vineland to Merced, south to Puente, and north to Badillo. In conjunction to requesting a grant for $1.5 million it was felt that $6.5 million could be set aside in CDBG Funds plus HOME Funds. It was recommended that most of the funding be spent on these infill areas, about $7 million required for land, provide a program which is an ongoing program, for acquisition for single family housing, rehab, and conversion to homeownership. Third, look at Opportunities for rental apartments that need rehabilitation, to see if there is any incentive for the owners to rehab the apartments and turn them into owner occupancy. There is no commitment at this point. If the City is awarded the grant, then there is a specific contract that is negotiated and awarded. Staff recommended approval. Mayor Lowes declared the Public Hearing open and invited those wishing to speak relating to the Homeownership Zone to come forward. There were none. Mayor Lowes declared the Public Hearing closed. In response to Councilmember Van Cleave, Director Cervantes stated that of the 16 sites that have been targeted and recommended, fourteen are primarily for residential. A site located on Ramona and Monterey has been submitted for a senior housing project. On Francisquito and Ramona a vacant site could be used as industrial or for higher density housing. The program is design for homeownership, the homeownership could be in the form of a condo, or a single family unit. Councilmember Van Cleave expressed his BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SEP-U02 17-U02 1997-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 FO3471-U03 DO3473-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1997-U02 09-U02 17-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 DO3473-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1997 09 17 CC MINòw @˜}u CC MIN SEP 17 1997w 8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 7 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK SEPTEMBER 17, 1997 concern for HUD projects, which are some of the worst projects in the City. He stated that he would like to keep as many single family units as possible. Director Cervantes stated that the Cook Development in the area of Vineland and Merced which was recently approved would be that type of concept. Eight of the units are for low/moderate income home buyers, the others are market so they would be mixed. There are deed restrictions and there would be qualifications for purchasing the property. There is some equity investment also. The City wants to assist, but not create more obstacles for the neighborhood or the community. A GRC study recently stated that in order to get business investments, the City has to work on the housing stock also. Mayor pro tem Muse stated that some of the vacant properties have been eye sores for years. Some of the repossessed homes have been rehabilitated. It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No.97-64, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP ZONE GRANT TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT." M/S/C: MUSENAN CLEAVE. There were no objections. REPORTS OF OFFICERS. COMMISSIONS. AND COMMITTEES Mayor Lowes stated that the Proposition 218 Report has been removed from the agenda. COUNCIL/STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor pro tem Muse stated that she spoke to Congressman Martinez regarding the Mexican Government not extraditing Spooky Alvarez unless California agrees that the death penalty will not be used. She asked that the City push not to allow Mexico just to release Spooky Alvarez, and to step up communication with Gil Garcetti to do what he has to do to get him back here to stand trial. Janet Reno stated that a treaty has been signed that the death penalty would not be upheld for extraditing criminals. Mayor Lowes directed staff to concentrate on contacting Mexico and request/demand release of this citizen of the United States to stand trial for murder, with no strings attached. 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It is a United States citizen that broke the law in the United States and he needs to be brought to justice in the United States. City Manager Yeats stated that the precedence has already been set. Staff is actively pursuing this issue, the State Department of the United States and the Mexican Consulate and all are waiting for their call back. Mayor pro tern Muse stated that the League of California Cities is proposing an amendment to the shopping cart ordinance, they are proposing to make it easier to retrieve shopping carts. She asked that AB 1427 be supported. She requested that the Housing Commission, CDBG Advisory Committee and the Recreation/Community Services Commission conduct a joint meeting, that they work together on the social services portion of the CDBG funding. She asked that the agencies coordinate better. In response to Mayor pro tern Muse, Mayor Lowes stated that she does not agree with the recommendation, that each commission has their own job. The Housing Commission is being taught about the qualifications required to receive CDBG Funding right now. She suggested that a Recreation/Community Services Commissioner also attend the meeting with recommendations. She stated that Council usually do not go against the Commissioner's recommendations, its usually the staff's recommendations, it's not invalidating the Commissions. City Manager Yeats stated that the second meeting in October be set as a joint meeting to find Out Council's priorities. He stated that a second Study Session meeting will be set later on in the process with the Housing Commission, CDBG Advisory Committee, Recreation/Community Services Commission and the Council. Council agreed by unanimous consent. Councilmember Lozano stated that he would be in support of the Recreation/Community Services Commission to work on the social services funding. Mayor Lowes suggested that Councilmember Lozano attend one of the CDBG Funding meetings to see their process in progress. Mayor pro tern Muse announced that this Saturday, September 20th at 12:00 will be the official planting ceremony for the Baldwin Park Community Garden. She invited everyone to attend the dedication. BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SEP-U02 17-U02 1997-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 FO3471-U03 DO3473-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1997-U02 09-U02 17-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 DO3473-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05 1997 09 17 CC MINòw @˜}u CC MIN SEP 17 1997w 8REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE NO. 9 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK SEPTEMBER 17, 1997 Councilmember Van Cleave invited everyone to attend Baldwin Park Beautiful on Saturday. Some of the people running for office have called to state they will help the with the community cleanup, and he asked that if someone is running for office that they help the Committee after the election. Councilmember Lozano invited everyone to attend the scholarship program on Friday, September 19th, 9:00a.m. till 5:00p.m. at the Snyder Community Center. He requested staff research for grants for people who have a higher income and due to debt or the fact that they are just over the limit can't qualify. They also will get the opportunity to participate in the rehab and home buyer programs. Director Cervantes stated that a letter had been sent to business owners and large property owners within the Camelback Project Area, telling them about a hearing for the Extension of an Exclusive Agreement with Autonation. The City Attorney has advised that the Redevelopment Agency does not have to go the Council, that it was an automatic extension, and they have an additional 60 days or until November 15th. 00- Mayor Lowes adjourned the regular meeting of the City Council at 8:33 p.m. There were no objections. BETTY BRANEK CITY CLERK BIB] 37175-U01 CC-U02 MIN-U02 SEP-U02 17-U02 1997-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 FO3471-U03 DO3473-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 BIB] 37260-U01 1997-U02 09-U02 17-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3437-U03 DO3473-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CITY-U05 COUNCIL-U05 MINUTES-U05