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Home My WebLink About2014 06 18 CC MIN MINUTES BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 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 The invocation was provided by Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dan Revee. 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 Tem Ricardo Pacheco Mayor Manuel Lozano ANNOUNCEMENTS None. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS • Check Presentation by Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District for Barnes Park Improvements. President Brian Urias, Director of Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District, commemorated the great partnership between the City and his organization by presenting a check for $100,000.00 for the Barns Park Splash Pad Retrofit Project. He noted that the City would save up to $8,000 per year on water related costs. Council Member Garcia acknowledged Mr. Urias and the Upper District for providing funding for the Walnut Creek Revitalization. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 6/18/14 • Plaque recognition to Fernando Prado for his retirement from Waste Management. Terry Muse read a biography on Mr. Prado. She noted that Mr. Prado is retiring after 43 years of service to the City. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Terri Muse introduced Desiree Flores who earned a $500 scholarship, Ronnie Garcia who earned a $500 scholarship, and Katherine Ramirez who is an intern at Waste Management. Desiree Flores graduated in 2014 from North Park High School and received a scholarship to attend Mt. SAC. Ronnie Garcia graduated from Baldwin Park High School and received a scholarship to attend UCLA. Katherine Ramirez will be attending UC Riverside, and has been involved in the community. Ken Woods spoke about receiving a letter from Waste Management about noncompliance with state law. He added that he does not want his trash rates to be raised. Bob Bembow announced that the Historical Society's annual fundraiser would take place July 15. He also thanked the City for their support. Thomas Kerri, former resident of Baldwin Park, stated that he had to euthanize his cat, and that the same should be done for people. Arturo Luna congratulated the young students, and spoke about his concern that residents would have to pay for an increase in prices. Julian Casas stated that Waste Management treats its employees well, but that they should not raise resident prices. John Rios spoke about property value, and the increase in prices in waste management. Mr. Tuttle spoke about the lack of competitive bidding, and the need for cost effective waste management. He also stated that low-income housing is not good for the City. Bertha Gomez spoke about her concerns with parking around Olive St. and Fern St. Page 2 of 8 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 6/18/14 Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco spoke about inconsistencies with the street sweeping schedule. Public Works Director, Daniel Wall, stated that the street sweeping schedule has been adjusted. Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco spoke about bringing new businesses to the City. CONSENT CALENDAR A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried without objection to approve Items 1 through 3. Finance Director, Craig Graves, noted that a change needed to be made to the Staff Reports on contracts so that the contracts did not have to be brought to the Council every $10,000.00. Vice Mayor Pacheco suggested the number is changed from $10,000.00 to $100,000.00. Council Member Rubio stated that she would like to see the contracts as they are. Council Member Baca stated that $10,000.00 limit is fine. Mayor Lozano stated that the contracts would be left as they are. 1. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Staff recommended City Council ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register. 2. TREASURER'S REPORT: April 2014 Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the Treasurer's Report for April 2014. 3. APPROVAL OF GENERAL ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSULTANTS It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Enter into a three-year on-call professional services agreement with Infrastructure Engineers of Orange for Civil and Traffic Engineering Design Services; Project Management, Construction Management, and Inspection Services for General engineering Projects; and Land Surveying Services; and 2. Enter into a three-year on-call professional services agreement with Vanir Construction Management of Los Angeles for Project Management, Page 3 of 8 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 6/18/14 Construction Management, and Inspection Services for Building Projects; Landscape Architecture Design Services; Pavement, Geotechnical and Materials Testing Services; Environmental Document Services; Community Relations/ Public Outreach Services; Grant Writing Services; and Labor Compliance Services; and, 3. Enter into a three-year on-call professional services agreement with La Canada Design Group of Pasadena for Architectural Design services. SET MATTERS - PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014/15 BUDGET AND CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION Staff recommends that the Mayor re-open the Continued Public Hearing, take public comments and then close the public hearing. The City Council can proceed with additional discussion, questions for staff and direction. Public Works Director, Daniel Wall, announced that no additional study sessions have been performed. He suggested a session be scheduled for next Tuesday to continue to discuss the item. He also announced that the City would receive an increment in terms of property tax dealing with development; number is $189,000.00 instead of$149,000.00. Mr. Luna asked how much this report would cost to produce. Ken Woods explained that the Risk Management spokes person explained the City's health risk, and that the citizens of Baldwin Park could not continue to pay that coverage. Thomas Kerri spoke about using parking permits to increase revenue and help with the budget. Mr. Rios stated that he worked many years on budgets, and that he would like to see the differences on line items. Mr. Wall stated that the total cost is not to exceed $75,000 and is inclusive of all costs. He explained some of the items on the budget. Mayor Lozano closed the public hearing. Mayor Lozano announced that the Study Session would be held June 24th at 5:00 p.m. in Chambers. Page 4 of 8 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 6/18/14 REPORTS OF OFFICERS 5. APPOINTMENT OF VOTING DELEGATES FOR 2014 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE — ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING Staff recommends City Council appoint a voting delegate and up to two alternate voting delegates to represent the City at the Annual Business Meeting of the 2014 League of California Cities Annual Conference. A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Garcia, and carried with no objections to have Council Member Pacheco serve as a delegate, with Mayor Lozano serving as an alternate. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-2018, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE CITYWIDE PARK MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FY2014-2015, DECLARING THE INTENT TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING Staff recommends that the City Council waive further reading, read by title only, and adopt Resolution No. 2014-018 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE CITYWIDE PARK MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FY2014-2015, DECLARING THE INTENT TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING". Public Works Director, Daniel Wall, explained projected increase in expenditures that warrant increase in request. He also explained that the deficit is $182,000.00 per year. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried with no objections to approve Item 6. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-019, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FY2014-2015, DECLARING THE INTENT TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING Staff recommends that the City Council waive further reading, read by title only, and adopt Resolution No. 2014-019 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE Page 5 of 8 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 6/18/14 ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FY2014-2015, DECLARING THE INTENT TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING". Public Works Director, Daniel Wall, stated that the City is at its statutory limit on this Item. He explained that they have a fund balance on this, and that this is a self-sustaining fund. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried with no objections to approve Item 7. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-020 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING UNDER THE CALHOME PROGRAM Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution 2014-020, authorizing the submittal of an application to HCD for funding under the CaIHOME Program; the execution of a standard agreement and any amendments thereto; and related documents necessary to participate in the CaIHOME program. Community Development Director, Marc Castagnola, explained that they would like to apply for a 1 million grant to provide assistance with homes. He stated that the State requires a resolution to submit an application. Council Member Baca asked when the money would be available. Mayor Pro Term Pacheco asked what the restrictions are. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco and carried with no objections to approve Item 8. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-021, DECLARING THE INTENT TO CHANGE THE REFUSE RATE STRUCTURE FOR COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL AND MULTIFAMILY REFUSE SERVICE, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING Staff recommends that the City Council waive further reading, read by title only, and adopt Resolution No. 2014-021 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE INTENT TO CHANGE THE REFUSE RATE STRUCTURE FOR COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL AND MULTIFAMILY REFUSE SERVICE, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING". Council Member Baca asked for a study session to include residents on housing. Page 6 of 8 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 6/18/14 She proposed a date of mid-July to have the study session. Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco asked what the financial impact on delaying would be. Public Works Director, Daniel Wall explained that the contract would be retroactive to July 1. City Attorney Tafoya explained that if the Council did not take action today, they could be in breach of contract. Council Member Rubio explained that even though there are concerns, she apologizes but there is nothing the Council can do. A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Rubio, and carried (4-1) to approve Items 9 and 10. AYES: Pacheco, Garcia, Rubio, Lozano NOES: Baca ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 10.RESOLUTION NO. 2014-022, SETTING RATES FOR COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL, MULTIFAMILY AND RESIDENTIAL REFUSE SERVICE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2014 Staff recommends that the City Council waive further reading, read by title only, and adopt Resolution No. 2014-022 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, SETTING RATES FOR COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL, MULTIFAMILY AND RESIDENTIAL REFUSE SERVICE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2014". A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Rubio, and carried (4-1) to approve Items 9 and 10. AYES: Pacheco, Garcia, Rubio, Lozano NOES: Baca ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. CITY COUNCIL/ CITY CLERK/ CITY TREASURER/ STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS Page 7 of 8 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 6/18/14 ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried with no objections to adjourn the meeting at 8:44 p.m. o r ATTEST: City Clerk Page 8 of 8