HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 06 17 CC MIN1998 06 17 CC MINòw @˜ ~ k CC MIN JUN 17 1998è´YH‚8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CITY HALL, 14403 EAST
PACIFIC AVENUE, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17,1998
The City Council met in regular session in the
Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS LOZANO, MUSE,
PACHECO, VAN CLEAVE, AND MAYOR
LOWES
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Olivas,
Interim Finance Director Sanchez,
Chief of Police LeGarra,
Dir. of Community Development Cervantes,
Dir. of Public Works Mousavi,
Dir. of Rec/Community Services Nunez,
City Treasurer Montenegro, and
City Clerk Gair
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PRESENTATIONS
Chief LeGarra introduced Police Officer Wendie Martinez and told of her background and
education. City Clerk Gair administered the Oath of Office to Officer Martinez.
City Council Members welcomed Officer Martinez and congratulated her on her choice to become
a police officer in the City. They commented on her background as a dispatcher and the benefit that
will be to her as she has become an officer. They wished her luck and welcomed her to the Baldwin
Park family and team.
Director of Public Works Mousavi was presented a plaque by the Public Works Association, in
Recognition of the City's Transit Program. Also recognized were Judy Fukushima and Kara
Bouton from the Public Works Department. The Innovative Work Fair Program was also
recognized by the PWA and recognition was given to Art Castellano, Jaime Ortiz and Martha
Alvarez for their work in that program.
Mayor Lowes and Council presented Awards of Merit for Used Oil Recycling Calendar Awards
for Art Work to students from the local elementary schools. Wendy Lemm, Michael Hulls and
Vicky Valarde who oversee the program helped to distribute the awards.
Mayor Lowes read the list of accomplishments and she and the Council presented an Award of
Z Merit to Candice Delarripa, Sonics Cheerleader, and Champion Solist.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Lowes declared Ora' Communications open and invited those wishing to speak on any
subject to come forward.
Margarita Vargas, Baldwin Park, inquired about an ordinance to stop the double parking by the
schools. She commented on the problems that this causes and the accidents that are possible by the
schools such as Kenmore Elementary School.
Mrs. Torres, requested a translator so that she could speak in Spanish to make sure the Council
understood what she is saying. She is representing the residents in the Baldy View Trailer Park and
she is frustrated and humiliated at what happened in the last meeting, because individuals were asked
to step outside. The purpose was to give information but she did not feel that this was right because
every resident has the right to speak five minutes. Not a lot of the trailer park residents are here
tonight because they are sick and tired of coming. The reason she is here is because the owner is
shutting off the natural gas and making them use propane. She asked if the Council is going to wait
for an accident to take place. She asked that the Council help out and intervene. She has been here
before and she is asking Council to allow the residents to leave with dignity and not with $500.
There being no other speakers, Mayor Lowes declared Oral Communications closed.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
City Clerk Gair presented the Consent Calendar:
1. Approval of Certificate of Posting for June 17, 1998
2. Approve Minutes:
Regular Meeting: May 20, 1998, and June 3, 1998
Adjourned Meeting: May 21, 1998 and June 1, 1998
Study Session: May 6, 1998, May 20, 1998 and June 3, 1998
3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt
RESOLUTION NO.98-47 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
Warrants to Mr. Bill's Hardware-Financial
Conflict of Interest Council Member Van
Cleave Abstains)
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4. Receive and File Treasurer's Report
May 31, 1998
5. Deny Claim Against the City
Dennis C. Goodwin, Sr.
6. Approve Renewal of Annual Service Agreement Police Department
Motorola
7. Waive Further Reading and Adopt
RESOLUTION NO.98-48 APPROVING AMENDMENT NO.1 TO
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
CREATING THE INDEPENDENT CITIES
LEASE FINANCING AUTHORITY
HOME MORTGAGE)
8. Waive Further Reading and Adopt
RESOLUTION NO.98-49 APPROVING AMENDMENT NO.2 TO
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
CREATING THE INDEPENDENT
CITIES LEASE FINANCING
AUTHORITY ZONE MORTGAGE)
9. Approve Award of Contract National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System NPDES) Storm Water Program Services John L. Hunter &
Associates
10. Waive Further Reading and Adopt
RESOLUTION NO.98-50- DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY
AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1998-99 WITHIN THE
CITY-WIDE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
AREA OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
11. Approve Waiving of Formal Bidding Procedures and Award Annual Sole
Source Contracts Hamilton Security and San Diego Rotary Broom
12. Approve Purchase of Police Patrol Vehicles Utilizing County's Bid and
Waive Formal Bidding Procedures for Conversion of Vehicles Pursuit,
Inc.
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13. Approve Award of Annual Contract Facilities and Fleet Services
14. Approve Agreement Baldwin PARK NOW City of Baldwin PARK and
Chamber of Commerce
It was moved and seconded to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. M/S/C:
MUSE/PACHECO. There were no objections.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Lowes introduced the Public Hearing pertaining to A request for approval of
amendment to the City's General Plan Land Use Element to redesignate the subject property
from General Commercial to Single Family Residential and a zone change from C-2, General
Commercial to R-1, Single Family Residential, pursuant to Section 153.632 of the City's
Municipal Code to be consistent with the proposed General Plan Amendment Case No: AGP-
98 and Z-508; Location: 12900 12916 Ramona Boulevard;
Developers). Applicants: Abell-Hellou,
Assistant Planner Harbin stated that the property is located at the southeast comer of Rhodes Lane
and Ramona Boulevard. The Engineering Division is in the process of reconstruction Rhodes Lane,
and once completed Rhodes Lane will become a public street. The General Plan Amendment and
Zone Change are prerequisites to the preparation of the subject property for a proposed six-lot, single
family residential development. The current C-2 zoning of the properties does not allow residential
use. The applicants are negotiating with the City's Redevelopment Agency for financial assistance
to build homes for low and moderate income families on the subject property.
Planner Harbin told of the lack of continuity along this particular stretch of Ramona Boulevard and
the many land uses. The center median island on Ramona Boulevard prevents direct access to the
site from the west-bound lanes. The City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power right-of-
way along the east boundary, and the adjacent strip commercial center is oriented with its back to
the subject property function as barriers between the subject property and the adjacent strip center
to the east. The combination of these conditions minimize the potential to create the synergy
between retail uses needed for a successful commercial district. Staff recommended approval.
Mayor Lowes declared the Public Hearing open and invited those wishing to speak pertaining to
AGP-98 and Z-508 to come forward. There were none.
There being no other speakers, Mayor Lowes declared Oral Communications closed.
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Councilman Van Cleave asked why the Council is approving this project again. Director
Cervantes explained that this is another phase of the approval. The OPA is what was approved
before.
It was moved and seconded to introduce Ordinance No.1132, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING A CHANGE OF
ZONE FROM C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL) TO R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL ON APPROXIMATELY 99 ACRES OF LAND APPLICANT: ABELL-
HELOU, DEVELOPERS; LOCATION: 12900-12916 RAMONA BOULEVARD; CASE NO:
Z-508), for first reading, to be read in title only, and all further reading be waived. M/S/C:
MUSE/VAN CLEAVE. There were no objections.
It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No.93-51, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL APPLICANT: ABELL-HELOU, DEVELOPERS;
LOCATION: 12900-12916 RAMONA BOULEVARD; CASE NO: AGP-98. M/S/C:
MUSE/VAN CLEAVE. There were no objections.
Mayor Lowes stated that the 1998-99 Budget will need to be continued to Wednesday, June 24,
1998 at 5:30 p.m.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
Director of Community Development Cervantes requested approval to enter into an agreement for
the desired consultant services for economic development implementation program. Staff has
invited four consultants that specialize in this area. Staff proposed the first phase of the economic
development service contract be limited to an amount not to exceed $10,000. It is important to
realize that economic development does take time. A specific scope of services and related costs was
not available. Staff requested input from Council to define the specific scope of services and to
make a specific consultant selection. He stated that the presentation was made by the consultants
to the Council during the Study Session this evening.
Councilman Pacheco stressed that economic development is, and should be, a priority here in the
City. He felt that the last consultant that spoke Mr. Cano) was a very strong presenter and expressed
the need to progress through this in a very impressive manner. This effort needs to start now and to
begin investing the kind of staff that is needed. He suggested that Council get with Cano and
possibly look at a contract in writing, speak of the issues, and see Phase One and Phase Two in
writing. Mayor pro tem Lozano stated that there is a need to implement this and quit doing studies.
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Other members also agreed that a contract needs to be drawn up with Cano and that staff be
directed to meet with the consultant and draw up the contract and have this on the next agenda.
Councilman Van Cleave stated that he would like to meet with the firm and ask a lot of questions.
Council agreed that we have a lot of studies and now we need to spend as little time as possible
studying this because the information is there. They wanted to get on with this phase and start
moving, but look closely at the $ 28,000 price in light of the budget. Councilman Pacheco stated
that we have to make an investment to get something back and suggested that each Council
Member call Cano and that this item be brought back.
It was moved and seconded to direct staff to sit down with Ronald Cano of Downtown/Main
Street Visions and draw up a contract to be, placed on the agenda for the next meeting. M/S/C:
PACHECO/MUSE. There were no objections.
City Clerk Gair stated that the Council had received the applications for appointment to City
Commission positions and responses from current commissioners for reappointment.
Consideration of a possible interview process for the applicants, new and current, had been indicated
by the Council as a possibility. Appointments to commissions are made on a yearly basis, but due
to a vacancy on the Council last year and a pending election to fill that vacancy, the only
appointments made were to the Housing Commission. Therefore, all thirteen positions for the
Personnel Commission, the Planning Commission and the Recreation/Community Services
Commission have expired or will expire by June 30, 1998. Extensive advertising was done in the
San Gabriel Tribune, the NOW, and on Cable TV.
Staff received nine responses of the thirteen current commissioners indicating their willingness to
be reappointed. All applications and letters were included in the staff report. Council will be
appointing three Personnel Commissioners whose terms will end in 2000; Five Planning
Commissioners, two terms will end in 1999 and three will end in 2000; and Five
Recreation/Community Services Commissioners, two terms end in 1999 and three end in 2000. She
explained the process that could be used either through an interview by Council or by a committee.
One process a neighboring city uses is to have each new applicant and current commissioner to
come to the podium and introduce themselves and tell what contribution they feel they can make to
the City as a commissioner. Following the interviews each Council Member selects one of the
applicants as their individual appointment or reappointment to a commission. It was recommended
that the Council discuss the process they wish to pursue and give direction to the City Clerk for the
implementation of that process for commissioners appointments/reappointments.
The City Clerk was directed to set up the process for interviews by the full Council at a Special
meeting and for the date for that meeting to be set at the adjourned meeting on June 24, 1998.
It was moved and seconded to extend the application deadline until Thursday, June 25, 1998 at 6:00
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p.m. M/S: LOZANO/PACHECO. Councilman Van Cleave and Mayor Lowes were opposed to
the deadline extension. Motion Carried.
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COUNCIL/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS AND REQUESTS
In response to a request from Councilman Pacheco, City Attorney Olivas stated that he would
prepare a report to the Council and to staff to inform them of what exactly can be done and what
cannot be done by the City to assist the residents of Baldly View Trailer Park
Councilman Van Cleave shared his meeting with TCI Cable that he and Mr. Roessler attended and
told of some of the problems that were worked out. He suggested that the entire Council take a tour
of their facility.
Council Member Muse suggested, after attending an ICA meeting, that the City talk with the
California Caucus about the redistribution of property taxes that is being considered as a ballot issue.
She also cautioned about the trailer parks and being prepared for the deadline for them to close so
that the City is prepared. She also reminded everyone of the Man of Distinction Award Dinner on
June 29, 1998, at AhImansor Court in Alhambra.
Mayor pro tern Lozano commented on going to a transit meeting last Friday regarding the
MetroLink trains. They were informed that more trains will be going through the City. He suggested
that progress be made to help the residents get grants to repair their homes. He also suggested that
we notify our representatives that the City is opposed to the AB 1776 DMV tax issue.
Director Nunez announced the June 19th Educational Enhancement graduation at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Lowes commented on the great events that have taken place in the City over the last two
weeks and the opportunity this has allowed to have special ceremonies for our residents to see.
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The regular meeting of the City Council recessed at 8:35 p.m.
The regular meeting of the City Council reconvened at 8:56 p.m. Roll call remained the same.
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CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Lowes adjourned to a Closed Session at 8:56 p.m. to consider a Conference With Legal
Counsel Potential Litigation, Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(b), regarding One Case; and a Public Employee Appointment, 1) Title: Interim.
Chief Executive Officer, and 2) Title: Finance Director, pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.
City Attorney Olivas stated that the Executive Team had pulled the item relating to the Interim
Chief Executive Officer.
The regular meeting of the City Council reconvened at 10:33 p.m. Roll Call indicated that Mayor
Lowes was absent after departing from the Agency Closed Session.
City Attorney Olivas stated that in Closed Session the Council considered the items as stated and
directed staff to complete a report on the exposure to litigation. No specific action was taken.
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Mayor Lowes adjourned the regular meeting of the City Council at 10:35 p.m. There were no
objections.
LINDA L. GAIR, CITY CLERK
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