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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 07 02 CC MIN MINUTES BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 2, 2014, 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER - 14403 E. Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, 91706 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Lozano at 7:05 p.m. INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Mayor Lozano. ROLL CALL The following members of the City Council were present: Council Member Cruz Baca Council Member Monica Garcia Council Member Susan Rubio Mayor Pro Tern Ricardo Pacheco Mayor Manuel Lozano ANNOUNCEMENTS Council Member Baca recognized the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS • Certificate recognition for years of service to outgoing commissioners. Mayor Lozano recognized outgoing Commissioners: Gustavo W., Edwin Vargas, Natalie Ybarra, Edith Flores, Cecilia Bernal, Irma Tarango, Alfredo Orozco, Martha Reyes, Ruth Viveros, Kimberly L., Edward Martinez, Barry Lu, Oscar Mahn, Edwardo Acevedo, John De Leon, and Mario Betancourt. Alfredo Orozco stated that he loved his job as Commissioner and thanked Manny Carrillo for the opportunity given to him. Irma Tarango stated that she has been a Commissioner for fourteen years, and enjoys working for the City. She also thanked Mayor Lozano, Mayor Pro Tem, City Council Members, and Manny Carrillo for their support. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 7/02/14 • Oath of office for new commissioners Mayor Lozano recognized new Commissioners: Joanna Valenzuela, Kenneth Woods, Mario Marcel Jr., Gilbert Padilla, David Muse, Joanne Watkins, Ana Lujan, Juan Rios, Marcela Avila, Leslie Brito, Magda Toreyas, Anita Diaz, Rita Vasquez, Alexandra Saenz, Raul Reyes, Luis Montano, Arturo Luna, and Sylvia Banuelos. Mayor Lozano read the oath, and asked new commissioners to raise their right hand and say, "I do." PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Jonathan Ruvalcaba spoke about the resolution for part-time wages, and requested that Council Members do not approve Resolution 2014-026. Mariana Lake recognized former Commissioner Irma Tarango for her service to the City of Baldwin Park. Art Luna thanked the City for allowing him to work with the City. Bob Bembow noted that he sees growth in Baldwin Park. He also announced a barbecue on July 15, 2014, and thanked the Chief of Police for finding a historical jacket from the sixties that the City will showcase. Mr. Rios commented that portable bathrooms should not be stored at the City Yard; he added that he would be going to the School Board meeting with that complaint. CONSENT CALENDAR (Item No. 2 was pulled from the Consent Calendar) A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried with no objections to approve Items Nos. 1,3,4,5. 1. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Staff recommended City Council ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register. 2. CLAIM REJECTION Staff recommends City Council reject the claim of Vijay Singhal, Leticia Lara, Danteandre Villa, Raul Ruballos and direct staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimants. Council Member Garcia noted that she has some concerns with this Item and Page 2 of 6 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 7/02/14 would like to abstain. A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Baca, and carried (3-2) to approve Item No. 2. AYES: Pacheco, Baca, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Garcia, Lozano 3. APPROVE MOU WITH MTA TO RECEIVE NTD REPORTING FUNDS It is recommended that the City Council approve the attached MOU with the Los Angeles County MTA and authorize the Mayor to execute said agreement. 4. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2014-026, MODIFYING THE PART-TIME HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE TO COMPLY WITH STATE MINIMUM WAGE INCREASES It is recommended that City Council adopt Resolution No. 2016-026, a Resolution revising Resolution No. 2008-005 modifying the part-time hourly rates and establishing a range schedule. 5. ANIMAL CONTROL AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Staff recommends the City Council approve the Agreement with the County of Los Angeles, Department of Animal Care and Control. SET MATTERS - PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2014-023, ORDERING THE ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITYWIDE PARK MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FY2014-015 It is recommended that the City Council: Hold a Public Hearing, and after considering testimony, waive further reading, read by title only, and adopt Resolution No. 2014-023 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CITYWIDE PARK MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FY2014-2015, AND AUTHORIZING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ASSESSOR TO ADD THIS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TO THE PROPERTY TAX BILLS." Mr. Hall stated that this Resolution is based on an engineering report with a 1.4% increase in their assessment. Mayor Lozano opened Public Hearing for discussion of this Item. No Comments. Page 3 of 6 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 7/02/14 Mayor Lozano closed Public Hearing for discussion of this Item. Council Member Rubio noted that they are legally bound to approve this Resolution. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Rubio, and carried with no objections to approve Resolution No. 2014-023. 7. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2014-024, ORDERING THE ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FY2014-015 It is recommended that the City Council: Hold a Public Hearing, and after considering testimony, waive further reading, read by title only, and adopt Resolution No. 2014-024 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FY2014-2015, AND AUTHORIZING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ASSESSOR TO ADD THIS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TO THE PROPERTY TAX BILLS." Mr. Wall noted that this assessment has not increased for the last fifteen years, and that this assessment pays for many City services. Mayor Lozano opened Public Hearing for discussion of this Item. No Comments. Mayor Lozano closed Public Hearing for discussion of this Item. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried with no objections to adopt Resolution No. 2014-024. 8. ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015 FOR THE CITY, FINANCING AUTHORITY, HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY That the Mayor and City Council approve the City, respective Agency and Authority Budgets for Fiscal Year 2014/15 by adopting City Resolution 2014-025, Financing Authority Resolution No. 2014-002, Housing Authority Resolution No. 2014-003 and Successor Agency Resolution No. 2014-003. Mr. Graves noted that this resolution adopts the presented budget. He noted that there is an increase of 2.4% from last year's budget. Mayor Lozano opened Public Hearing for discussion of this Item. Page 4 of 6 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 7/02/14 Mr. Luna noted that he is in favor of this Resolution because Baldwin Park residents do not have any events planned for 4th of July, and that something should be eliminated from the budget items to provide funding for 4th of July. Mayor Lozano closed Public Hearing for discussion of this Item. Council Member Rubio asked Staff Member to provide a clarification of the sixteen positions listed on the budget. Mr. Graves explained that only two positions are being added to the budget. Mayor Lozano stated that he would like to keep a reserve if possible, and would not like to refill the positions that were taken out. Mr. Wall explained that a full-time mechanic is needed because the fleet of police vehicles is ten to fifteen years old. Mr. Graves clarified that at this time, the sweeper is not included in this budget. Council Member Garcia expressed her concern that eight positions are not being funded. She stated that she hopes in the future, this will not be an ongoing trend. Council Member Rubio clarified that some part-time positions are being replaced with full-time positions. She also stated that the Council would like to focus on developing the City. Council Member Baca stated that the counters would be open more days for walk-ins. Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco thanked Chief Taylor, the CEO, and the Director of Finance, for preparing the budget. He noted that last year there was a four million dollar deficit, and that the budget is a reflection of all the hard work from the employees. Council Member Garcia asked if the City would later fund the unfunded liabilities. Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco stated that Mike Taylor is the interim, and that bonds are being paid off. Mayor Lozano noted that difficult decisions were made to save six million dollars. A motion was made by Rubio, seconded by Lozano, and carried with no objections to approve Item 8. CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Page 5 of 6 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 7/02/14 SET MATTERS- PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. APPROVAL OF ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015 FOR THE CITY, FINANCING AUTHORITY, HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY That the Mayor and City Council approve the City, respective Agency and Authority Budgets for Fiscal Year 2014/15 by adopting City Resolution 2014-025, Financing Authority Resolution No. 2014-002, Housing Authority Resolution No. 2014-003 and Successor Agency Resolution No. 2014-003. CITY COUNCIL/ CITY CLERK/ CITY TREASURER/ STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS None. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Rubio, and carried with no objections to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m. r Mayor ATTEST: i/ c City Clerk Page 6 of 6