HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 12 15 CC MIN1999 12 15 CC MINòw @˜ € 2 CC MIN DEC 15 1999â›[H"t8COUNCIL CHAMBER DECEMBER 15,1999
14403 E. PACIFIC AVENUE WEDNESDAY
BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 7:00P.M.
The CITY COUNCIL of the City of Baldwin Park met in REGULAR SESSION at the above time and
place.
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Ricardo Pacheco, Linda
Gair, Marlen Garcia, Mayor Pro-Tem William Bill" Van
Cleave, and Mayor Manuel Lozano.
Also Present: Arnold Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney;
Dayle Keller, Interim Chief Executive Officer; Richard
LeGarra, Chief of Police; Ralph Nunez, Director of
Recreation and Community Services; Ana Montenegro,
City Treasurer; Kathryn Tizeareno, City Clerk; and
Rosemary Ramirez, Deputy City Clerk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Miguel Hidalgo led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATIONSICOM MENDATIONSIPRESENTIONS
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION Mayor Lozano was joined by the City Council as they
PRESENTED TO LARRY WALTON presented Certificates of Recognition to Larry Walton
AND SALLY WEICK and Sally Weick for their dedication and involvement in
the community, specifically the annual Thanksgiving
Dinner that has been going on for five years.
Larry Walton thanked the City Council, Chief LeGuerra,
Director Ralph Nunez and his staff), and Mayor Pro-
Tem Bill Van Cleave for getting the kids from Baldwin
Park Beautiful together to help serve at the
Thanksgiving dinner. He also thanked Sheriff Lee Baca
and District Attorney Gil Garcetti for their presence and
support of this event, and everyone who participated
and helped to make this community event a success.
Sally Weick commended Larry Walton and recognized
him for starting such a wonderful program. She
thanked everyone for their help, stating that this event
would not be possible without their support.
Mayor Lozano recognized and thanked Sara Weick, a
17-year- Sierra Vista High School student who was
instmmental in bringing over one-hundred students to
volunteer for this Thanksgiving dinner. The Mayor
thanked Sara for her commitment and service to the
community.
Jessie Carlos, of Congressman Matthew Martinez's
office presented a certificate of Congressional
Recognition to Larry Walton and Sally Weick.
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Mayor Lozano thanked staff for their participation in this
event, and also thanked Mayor Pro-Tern Van Cleave for
appearing as Santa Claus at the dinner.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
WATER ISSUES Larry Walton, Board Member of Valley County Water
District, wished to clarify some issues with regards to
water contamination. He stated that we have 10 wells;
6 are not operable and the remaining four do contain
good water. Those wells have to meet state and
federal regulations. The Water District is currently
working on another program on Big Dalton that will
bring in another resource. This will cost zero dollars to
our taxpayers.
Mr. Walton also let everyone know that Prop 13 will be
on the ballot in March. Mn Walton directed all inquiries
and concerns to the Valley County Water District
INVITATION TO A CHRISTMAS OPEN Jessie Martinez, representative from Congressman
HOUSE Matthew Martinez's office, extended an invitation to the
Coundl and community to attend a Christmas open
house on December 17, 1999 from 1:0Z4:00p.m., at
the District Office in Alhambra.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION MAYOR PRO Sara Van Cleave, 1323 Emery Avenue, wanted to let
TEM VAN CLEAVE everyone know how proud she is of her father, Mayor
Pro-Tem Van Cleave. She publicly stated her support
of her father's decisions as they relate to the city.
INTRODUCTION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Vincent Haydel, Region Manager for Southern
EDISON'S AREA DISTRICT MANAGER, California Edison, announced that he has been
VINCENT HAYDEL appointed as the Area District Manager and will be
representing the City of Baldwin Park. Mr. Haydel
represented Baldwin Park between 1992-1996 and is
glad to be back. Mr. Haydel invited the Council and
audience members to a presentation on Y2K issues
and concerns to be held in Irwindale on December 17,
1999.
COUNCILWOMAN GAIR PUBLIC Councilwoman Linda Gair, wanted to thank everyone
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT for the flowers and phone calls she received concerning
the health of her husband Bob. He is currently in the
hospital but he is doing real well.
BALDEY VIEW TRAILER PARK Mayor Lozano stated that the City Council would not be
reviewing any of the Trailer Park issues at this time.
This matter will be brought back before the City Council
for further review in March, 2000.
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Attorney Alvarez-Glasman reassured everyone
concerned with this matter that there would be an
outreach for residents and staff for information
regarding this matter. This will however, be announced
at a later Ume.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Clerk Tizcareno presented the consent calendar as
follows:
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED As a point of order, Attorney Alvarez-Glasrnan asked
that following item be pulled from the City Council
Consent Calendar Agenda and moved to the Housing &
Financing Consent Calendar portion of that agenda.
1) Item 1-G, ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION CONTRACT
RENEWAL FOR PROJECT CA 160-0003-018.
Councilwoman Gair asked that the following item be
pulled for discussion:
1) Item 1-F, APPROVAL TO SOLICT BIDS FOR
PARKING CITATION PROCESSING SERVICES.
Councilwoman Garcia asked that the following item be
pulled for discussion:
1) APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS Further reading was waived and Resolution No.99-96
entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ALLOWING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN
PARK' was adopted. Mayor PrZTern Van Cleave
abstained on all warrants to Mr. Bill's Hardware
financial conflict of interest).
TREASURER'S REPORT Treasurers report for the month of November, 1999
was received and filed.
ADOPT ON SECOND READING, Further reading was waived and Ordinance 1153
ORDINANCE 1153 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING TITLE 9,
CHAPTER 97 STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC
PLACES) BY ADDING SECTIONS 97.135 THROUGH
97.138 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO
THE SOLICITAION OF EMPLOYMENT, BUSINESS,
OR CONTRIBUTIONS WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-
OF-WAY AND COMMERCIAL PARKING AREAS" was
adopted on second reading, read by title only, and
further reading was waived thereof.
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AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE DESGIN Design contract was awarded to S. A. Associates in the
OF THREE STREETS IN THE CITY OF in the amount of $313000 for the design of three 3)
BALDWIN PARK, CIP 867 streets, CIP 967. $15,000 of Gas Tax funds was
appropriated to complete the design and the Mayor was
authorized to execute the agreement.
CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED A motion was made to approve the consent calendar as
presented.
MOTION: Councilman Pacheco
SECOND: Councilwoman Gair
Motion carried.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilwoman Garcia stated that because she was not
a Council member during the time for which the minutes
are presented, she would abstain from approving the
minutes.
A motion was made to approve the minutes as
presented, of September 15, 1999 Study Session);
October20, 1999 Regular Meeting); November 3,1999
Study Session); November 17, 1999 Study Session;
and, November 29,1999 Special Meeting).
MOTION: Councilman Pacheco
SECOND: Mayor Pro-Tem Van Cleave
ABSTAIN: Councilwoman Garcia
Motion carried.
APPROVAL TO SOLICT BIDS FOR PARKING Councilwoman Gair stated that a couple of years ago,
CITATION PROCESSING SERVICES discussions were held with regards to hand held citation
equipment. At that time, it was understood that using
hand held equipment would give the city 100% of the
revenues collected. Councilwoman Gair would like staff
to look into this matter.
A motion was made to authorize staff to proceed with
obtaining Request for Proposals I Request for
Qualifications for parking citation processing services.
MOTION: Councilwoman Gair
SECOND: Councilman Pacheco
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL TO THE Acting Principal Planner Amy Harbin presented the
PLANNING COMMISSION'S CONDITION OF report as follows:
APPROVAL CASE NO. CPA04; ALLAN
COMPANY Approximately two years ago, Allan Company
expanded onto the adjacent property to 14604 Arrow
Highway which allowed them to separate the general
public buyback operation and the commercial trucks
delivering recyclable collected materials. According to
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Joe Pearson, of Allan Company, this expansion
configuration has resulted in reduced traffic on Arrow
Highway, better ingress and egress for the public buy-
back operation and the trucks delivering the curbside
recylables, and more maneuvering area for both
passenger vehicles and commercial trucks.
Additionally, Allan Company's sorting and recycling
program assists surrounding cities, including Baldwin
Park, in meeUng the requirements of AB939.
Condition c) of Planning Commission Resolution PC
99-22 was a requirement of the City's Municipal Code,
Section 152.25, subsection Cl). According to the
Engineering Division, they required condition c) due to
the fact that the existing building located at 14618
Arrow Highway), which is used for recycling and
processing, extends over one of the property lines into
separate lot under the same address, but different
parcel number, reference the Vicinity Map) that has
street frontage along Joanbridge Street.
At their meeting on October 13, 1999, the Planning
Commission voted to approve the project and
recommended that the City Council approve Allan
Company's appeal to remove Condition c) of Planning
Commission Resolution No.99-22.
City Council has two options regarding this appeal. The
first option would be to approve the appeal, eliminate
Condition c) of Resolution 99-22, require that the
applicant submit a Parcel Map for a Reversion to
Acreage to consolidate the four 4) existing lots into one
1) lot and, require that the Applicant comply with all
remaining conditions of approval as stated in
Commission Resolution 99-22. The second option
would be to deny the appeal of Allan Company and
require that the Applicant comply with all conditions of
Planning Commission Resolution 99-22, approved on
October13, 1999.
Mayor Lozano declared the public hearing OPEN for
public participation.
APPLICANT: Joe Pearson with Allan Company and Jason Young
with Allan Company concurred with the report as
presented by Acting Principal Planner Harbin
Jason Young stated that they are ready to proceed,
they have everything that Planning has asked for. They
are just waiting for approval so they can proceed.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor
Lozano CLOSED the public hearing.
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DISCUSSION Councilwoman Gair asked if the Municipal Code would
require consolidating properties to meet the
requirements of CUP. Councilwoman Gair also asked if
the City Council would be setting a precedence by
approving this matter.
City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman stated that he did not
see a problem with the matter.
In response to Councilwoman Gair's inquiry, City
Attorney Alvarez-Glasman confirmed that the Planning
Commission did approve the mailer.
A motion was made to waive further reading and adopt
Resolution 99-97 entitled, ZRESOLUTlON OF THE
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, APPROVING AN APPEAL
BY ALLAN COMPANY THAT REQUESTS REMOVAL
OF CONDITION C" OF PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 99-22 APPLICANT JOE PEARSON,
REPRESENTING ALLAN COMPANY; LOCATION:
14604-14618 ARROW HIGHWAY; CASE NO.: CP-
404)".
MOTION: Mayor Pro-Tem Van Cleave
SECOND: Councilman Pacheco
Motion carried.
CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL TO THE Acting Principal Planner Amy Harbin presented the
CITY COUNCIL RELATING TO THE REQUEST following report:
OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, ZONE
VARIANCE AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP The Design Review Committee evaluated this project
FOR A 20 LOT SINGLE-FAMILY DENSITY based on architectural design, aesthetic quality,
BONUS DEVELOPMENT. CASE NO.: CP-592, compatibility design with adjacent land uses, and
ZV-563 AND TM-52828, LOCATION: 14125- conformance with the general plan and all adopted
14139 MERCED AVENUE; APPLICANT: D.C. development standards. There were several concerns
with this project by the Design Review Committee as
well as input that was received from various entities,
Council members, and various individuals throughout
the community. One concern was the density of the
proposed project. Another issue raised was
neighborhood compatibility, in that the developers are
proposing a majority of the units to be two story
residences while the surrounding areas are single
family residential.
After assessing the concerns and input submitted, staff
recommended denial of the application at the
November 10, 1999 meeting of the Planning
Commission.
During the Planning Commission Public Hearing,
several residents echoed the Commission's concerns
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with regards to high density, compatibility, and lack of
aesthetics.
There are four recommendations that the City Council
can consider regarding this case as follows:
1) Approve the Resolution of denial as presented; or
2) Approve the Plans as submitted and directed staff
to draft a Resolution of approval with conditions of
approval specific to the listed entitlements; or
3) Direct staff to work with the developer and come
back to the City Council with a modified site plan; or
4) Refer the cases back to the Planning Commission
least desirable option).
In response to Councilwoman Gair's inquiry, Attorney
Alvarez-Glasman stated that she does live in excess of
300 feet from the proposed project and her participation
and vote on this matter would not be a conflict of
interest.
Coundlwoman Gair asked the Mayor to please allow
the appellant enough time to state his case. At the
Planning Commission meeting, the Planning Chair did
not permit the applicant enough time in which to present
his case, rather, he was cut off abmptly.
Mayor Lozano responded, stating that the appellant
would be given all the time he needed to present his
case.
Mayor Lozano declared the Public Hearing OPEN for
public participation.
APPLICANT: Don Cook, D.C. Corporation, 14579 Channing Street,
referred to Staff Report dated December 15,1999. Mr.
Cook highlighted those areas of the staff report of which
he feels am inconsistent and/or inaccurate, and
provided lengthy rebuttal to those areas of concern.
In addition, Mr. Cook summarized the handing of this
matter, stating that this project was first brought to our
attention by the City in October 1998. It was refined
and submitted to the City Council in December 1998 as
a 22 unit project. After a meeting with the City Council
on December 16,1998, the project was reduced to 20
units.
On January 6, 1999, the City Council voted its
commitment to the 20 unit Paddy Lane project. On
February 5, 1999 we submitted all plans and
applications for Design Review in order to begin the
entitlement process.
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On Feb 17,1999 stating that the Negative Declaration
of Environmental Impact had been prepared and
noticed, the Redevelopment Agency approved an
agreement1 which required DC Corporation to build 20
new homes.
The staff report acknowledged that the project was
already in the Design review process at that time.
In May when we inquired of the status of the Paddy
Lane review we were told everything was missing. It
had all disappeared. It was at that time we made
additional copies and resubmitted on May 19.
On June 16,1999 we sent a letter to Mr. Larry Onaga
requesting status of our submission.
On June 24,1999 we sent another letter stating as the
submission had occurred more than 30 days prior our
submission was deemed approved.
On June 25, 1999 we received a letter from Mr.
Cervantes staflng that he would place us on the
Planning Commission agenda as soon as possible.
Receiving no satisfaction from the staff, on July 6,1999,
we had a meeting with the Mayor, Councilwoman Gair,
Mr. Cervantes and other staff members. At that
meeting Mn Cervantes told those present that the
project would appear on the July 28, 1999 Commission
meeting.
On July 13,1999 we received notice from Mr. Onaga
that there was a problem with the Paddy Lane
submission. On July 14 and submitted numerous
additional documents to address his comments and
concems. On July 28, without allowing us to speak or
comment on the factual errors and misrepresentations
in the Staff report, the Planning Commission continued
us indefinitely.
On Oct 13,1999 the project was scheduled for hearing
before the Planning Commission with a favorable
recommendation from Staff and the Design Review
Committee. We were once again continued when the
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact which
existed in February and July 1999, and according to the
staff report, existed on Oct 1), could not be found.
On November 10, 1999, staff presented its report to the
Planning Commission recommending denial of our
application.
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After lengthy discussion and in conclusion, Mr. Cook
strongly encouraged the City Council to overturn the
Planning Commission's decision to deny and approve
the projects as submitted.
David Cook, Developer, invited the Council to view a
series of photographs of other projects in the City of
Baldwin Park. During his overhead presentation, Mr.
David Cook identified each photograph.
Upon conclusion of the overhead photo presentation,
Attorney Alvarez-Glasman noted that Edward Lee,
Attorney representing D.C. Corn., had delivered a
seven page correspondence which will be made part of
the record in these proceedings. Attorney Alvarez
Glasman also requested a copy of the photographs for
the record. Mr. Lee acknowledged the request
Edward Lee, Attorney representing D.C. Corn., spoke
on the matter as follows:
The law requires that there must be substantial
evidence on the record to support the decision on these
land use entitlements. My client, DC Cornoration has
provided to you facts that would strongly support
approval of this project. Mr. Cook has also cited a long
history of the Paddy Lane project with the City dating
back to 1997. At no time did they, as developers,
receive any written advice from the City that these
applications were incomplete.
As a result, the time period upon which the City must
act in deciding and reviewing the merits of this project,
has started to run. Facts further indicate that the
negative declaration on this project was actually
completed and noticed as early as January of 1999.
There has been a ten plus month delay in terms of the
developer receiving any decision or consideration on
the merits of this project. The record on this project
indicates that there has been no basis for delay, nor
has there ever been any written agreement by the
developer for delay of the project in consideration of this
project. At the July, 1999 Planning Commission
meeting, the City Attorney raised this concern with the
Planning Commission. At that point, the Planning
Commission decided to continue this matter again.
In the written testimony that I submitted this evening, I
also have raised a question of violation or potential
violation of my clients due process rights. Based on
the merits as well as the policy matters relating to this
case, the Council is requested to overturn the decision
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of the Planning Commission and approve these
projects.
PROPONENT: John Gerrard, business owner, spoke in favor of the
project. The City needs quality housing. The projects
that the Cooks have built in the past have been a very
good improvement for the City. I urge the City Council
to approve the projects.
OPPONENTS Ms. Kay Horsh, residence unknown, asked specific
questions related to the photographs presented by Mr.
Cook. She inquired as to whether or not those homes
were built without permits. Attorney Alvarez-Glasman
reminded Ms. Horsh that the testimony presented at
this time must be specific to the present application.
Ms. Horsh gave no additional testimony.
REBUTTALS None
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor
Lozano declared the public hearing CLOSED.
DISCUSSION In reply to Councilwoman Garda's inquiry, Mr. Don
Cook advised her that he was in the military during the
time that the project on Channing was being
constructed.
In response to Councilwoman Garcia's concerns, Mr.
Don Cook stated that DC Corporation has met the open
space requirements for the city. DC Corporation's goal
is to provide the best affordable housing available in the
city. Mr Cook further stated that persons on the
waiting lists for these homes are residents of the City of
Baldwin Park. with regards to the funding, DC
Corporation has one year to use the funds allocated for
this project. If not used within that year, the funds will
revert back to the County. Regarding the application
process and qualification of applications, Mr. Cook
stated that this function is handled by DC Corporation
in accordance with the OPA).
In answer to Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleaves inquiries, Mr.
Don Cook stated that the previous Merced project
consisted of 16 units; 14 new and 2 rehabilitated. Mr.
Cook stated that of the 16 units, 12 were purchased by
Baldwin Park residents.
Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave commended DC
Corporation on the quality of their homes.
Councilwoman Gair expressed regret with the manner
in which this mailer has been handled. She was
especially disappointed in the manner in which DC
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Corporation was treated by the Chair at the Planning
Commission of November 10, 1999. Councilwoman
Gair further stated that the current staff is not
responsible for the consequences that have evolved.
Councilwoman Gair does not feel that the development
of 20 homes is going to create overcrowding in our
schools. Councilwoman Gair believes that the current
council should work with the developer on this project
and hopes that staff learned a lesson from this, to not
pick up the biases and prejudices that might have been
handed down to them from prior employees but rather,
to make good decision on their own.
Councilman Pacheco commended the Planning
Commission on their handling of this matter. In
response to Councilman Pacheco's questions, Mr. Don
Cook replied that developers are required to pay a state
mandated school tax for developments such as this.
Councilman Pacheco expressed concern with the lot
sizes as they relate to this project. He feels that the lots
could be 5000 sq. ft., as opposed to the 4,300 sq. ft. as
proposed.
In reply to Councilman Pacheco's concern regarding
the noise and vibration levels of the development being
so close to the Metrolink tracks, Mr Don Cook stated
that if the council so desires, a 20 ft. high, 470 linear
feet wall will be installed at the expense of the
developer.
RECESS The City CouncillAgency recessed at 9:55 p.m., and
reconvened at 10:15 with all members present.
D.C. CORPORATION Confd) In response to Mayor Lozano's inquiries, Mr. Don Cook
stated that funds in the amount of $910,000 have been
approved by the County of Los Angeles.
Mayor Lozano stated for the record, that in January, he
did vote for the actual project. At this point, I have a
different frame of thought. I probably wouldn't support
the actual project the way it is right now, but I am willing
to take this back to staff and bring back the conditional
use permit. I would suggest that this matter be deferred
back to the planning staff, the City Attorney's Office and
to the Chief Executive Officer, so that they can meet
with the developer in hopes of reaching an amicable
solution as they relate to establishing reasonable
conditions of approval.
Councilman Pacheco expressed his concern of the
density issue and asked that this matter be reviewed
during this process.
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PLANS AND EXTENDING THE TIME LIMITATIONS IN
WHICH SAID PROJECT AREAS MAY INCUR OR PAY
INDEBTEDNESS OR RECEIVE PROPERTY TAXES",
MOTION: Councilwoman Gair
SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave
Motion carried.
COUNCIUSTAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
ESTABLISHING POLICY REGARDING Councilwoman Garcia requested that this matter be
QUALIFICATIONS AND SELECTION OF placed on this agenda for discussion and or action.
COMMISSION MEMBERS This matter has been brought up by Councilwoman Gair
in the past, however no discussion or action was taken
at that time. There are currently two 2) members of
two different commissions that serve as elected officials
on other boards within the City. Councilwoman Garcia
stated that she would like the Council to review this and
consider establishing a policy that would prohibit an
individual from holding office as an elected official while
serving on a city appointed commission.
Councilwoman Garcia feels that with 70,000 plus
resident population in the City of Baldwin Park, Council
should be able to find other individuals to fill these
seats. In addition, a policy such as this would provide a
greater opportunity for leadership in the City.
A motion was made to refer this matter to staff to
establish a policy on this matter and bring back this item
on January 5, 2000.
MOTION: Councilwoman Garcia
SECOND: Mayor Pro-Tern Van Cleave
Motion carried.
MAYOR'S MESSAGE This being the last meeting of the Century, Mayor
Lozano commented that as we move into the 21th
Century, we all have an obligation to move the City of
Baldwin Park in a forward direction. As a team, we can
and will accomplish great things for the city. Mayor
Lozano wished to thank each staff member, those
present and those not, and each Council Member for
their hard work and dedication to this community.
ACTION FOR BETTER CITIES Councilwoman Gair suggested that the City consider
becoming a member of Action for Better Cities" and
consider making a $500.00 donation to help create a
lobbying organization that will seek to get money back
for the city. Councilwoman Gair asked that this mailer
be brought back to the council.
Interim Chief Executive Officer Keller stated that this
item would be on the neA agenda on the claims and
demands for their review.
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REVITALIZATION WORKSHOP Councilman Pacheco was pleased to see the number in
attendance at the Revitalization Workshop held on
December 7,1999. He thanked staff members for their
participation and hard work on this project.
ADJOURN There being no further mailers to be discussed, the
meeting was adjoumed at 10:35p.m.
Approved as presented at meeting held
March 15, 2000.
Rosemary M. Ramirez
Deputy City Clerk
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Attorney Lee stated that his client is willing to negotiate
and apply reasonable conditions of approval to the
project i.e., different type of material, a different type of
tree etc., however, his client is not willing to re-negotiate
the design of the projects.
A motion was made to continue this matter to January
5, 2000. In the interim, a meeting is to be scheduled
which will include only the planning staff, City Attorney.
Chief Executive Officer and applicant for the purpose of
negotiating and applying conditions of approval.
MOTION: Councilwoman Gair
SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave
Motion carried.
CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL City Council agreed to continue this mailer to January
TO THE CITY COUNCIL RELATING 5, 2000.
TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT,
ZONE VARIANCE, AND TENTATIVE Attorney Lee stated that there are specific facts
TRACT MAP FOR AN 11 LOT SINGLE related to the Bleecker project that have not been
FAMILY DENSITY BONUS DEVELOP- presented. Mr. Lee asked for council assurance that
MENT CASE NOZ: CP-573, ZV-641 discussions on the Bleecker project be deferred. with
AND TM-52451; LOCATION: 4906- that, Mr. Lee reserves the right to present materials to
4922 BLEECKER STREET; the Council at the January 5, 2000 meeting.
APPLICANT: ID C CORPORATION
There were no objections.
A motion was made to continue this mailer to January
5, 2000.
MOTION: Councilwoman Gair
SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Van Cleave
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO.1154 Attorney Alvarez-Glasman informed the Council/Agency
RELATING TO TIME EXTENSIONS staff that a special legislation will expire shortly which
IN WHICH PROJECT AREAS MAY will allow the City Council to quickly and easily extend
INCUR OR PAY INDEBTEDNESS Redevelopment Agency project area termination dates.
AB 1342 The legislation, which expires on December 31,1999,
was sponsored by the State Assemblywoman
Napolatino and allows all Agencies to use the
emergency legislation to extend project termination time
lines.
A motion was made to read by title, waive further
reading thereof, and adopt urgency Ordinance No.1154
entitled, AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
AMENDING CERTAIN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
AREA PLANS PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF
THE ASSEMBLY BILL 1342 THEREBY EXTENDING
THE LIFE OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
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