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Home My WebLink About2014 02 05 CC MIN MINUTES BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 05, 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 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION — Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco led the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Lozano led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Cruz Baca Susan Rubio Ricardo Pacheco Mayor Lozano ABSENT: Monica Garcia ANNOUNCEMENTS PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS There were no proclamations, commendations or presentations PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Lozano invited members of the public to speak. A resident spoke about the cleanliness of the City, and emphasized the need for City revenue. Gilberto Prado (spoke in Spanish, translated) requested help on a ticket costing $490.00. Mayor Lozano referred him to a captain in the back. Jessica Valenzuela again requested resolution in regards to the traffic check points. She cited hardship for residents, and noted they are still waiting for the DMV rules and regulations to come out. Jim Wester showed examples of real and fake red light camera tickets. He spoke of inequities and requested other languages appear on the ticket. Thomas Kerry noted we are an English speaking country and questioned why everything has to be written in all other languages. He urged residents to obey the law and avoid tickets. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 02/05/14 Daniel Barr spoke of his family's property just south of Ramona. Since Ordinance 1290 the city has stopped issuing permits for automotive businesses, as the building was initially intended for. He requested the City start issuing permits for the original purpose of the building. Julian Casas, head boxing coach at Parks and Recreation, spoke of the promising future of the boxing club. Paul Cook, resident and attorney, spoke of Manny Carrillo, who has out-sourced the gym to some professional fighters, and Mr. Cook objected to the apparent misuse of funds. Cornelo Guzman spoke in Spanish (translated). He has a small business and brings articles outside, and feels he is unfairly targeted in the enforcement of the code. He asked the Mayor for help. Margarita Vargas drew attention to the stop signs that are blocked by trees. She requested Public Works prune the trees on Athol, Central, and Walnut. A resident spoke to encourage the enforcement of decorum in regards to one of the previous speakers. A speaker announced an upcoming health fair. Mayor Lozano closed the Public Communications at 7:52 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Baca requested that item four (4) b e pulled for separate co si er t'on. Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco requested that item three (3) be pulled for separate consideration. 1. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Staff recommended City Council ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (4 - 0) to ratify the Warrants and Demands Register. AYES: Baca, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano NOES: None. ABSENT: Garcia. ABSTAIN: None. 2. CLAIM REJECTION Staff recommended that the City Council reject the claim of Martha and Gabriel Arroyo and direct staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimant. Page 2 of 7 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 02/05/14 A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (4 —0) to reject the claim as detailed. AYES: Baca, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano NOES: None. ABSENT: Garcia. ABSTAIN: None. 3. RESOLUTION APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVES AND ALTERNATES AS OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO ESTABLISHED IN-HOUSE COMMITTEES Staff recommended that the City Council: 1) Review and appoint members to the positions of representatives and alternates of the established committees and organizations and adopt Resolution No. 2014-002 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVES AND ALTERNATES AS OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY"; 2) Review committee in-house appointments and appoint members as representatives to the established committees. (Pursuant to a letter from Fair Political Practices Commission, if any of the committees which members are appointed to provide stipends, then the member who is appointed cannot vote on that item.) Representatives to: Alternates: Water Board: Rubio Lozano LA County Sanitation District Lozano Baca League of California Cities Baca Rubio Civil Defense Area D Chief Taylor Lozano Civil Defense Area D (gen membership) Garcia Police Chief Independent Cities Association Pacheco Baca Independent Cities Association (lease/finance) Chief Taylor City Selection Committee Lozano Garcia SoCal Association of Governments Baca Rubio Foothill Transit Baca Rubio San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments Rubio Baca Page 3 of 7 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 02/05/14 Representatives to: Alternates: Substitute: Independent Cities Risk Management Authority Pacheco Lozano Shama Curian SGV Economic Partnership Rubio Baca IN-HOUSE COMMITTEES: Graffiti Task Force: Lozano Pacheco Freeway Task Force Baca Pacheco 2+2+2 - Council, School Board, Water Pacheco Rubio Shopping Center Lozano Rubio Career Development/ Enhancement Baca Pacheco A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Rubio, and carried (4—0) to accept the revisions to appointments as detailed above. AYES: Baca, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano NOES: None. ABSENT: Garcia. ABSTAIN: None. 4. APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH MR. CRAIG A. GRAVES, FOR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE It is recommended that the City Council approve the contract of Craig A. Graves as Director of Finance. A motion was made by Baca, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (4—0) to continue this item to the Special Meeting the following week. AYES: Baca, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano NOES: None. ABSENT: Garcia. ABSTAIN: None. 5. APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 1363 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS It is recommended the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1363 "An Ordinance amending Title 5 of the City of Baldwin Park Municipal Code to establish Low Impact Development Standards" by reading its title only and waive further reading. Page 4 of 7 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 02/05/14 A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (4— 0) to approve Ordinance No. 1363. AYES: Baca, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano NOES: None. ABSENT: Garcia. ABSTAIN: None. 6. A REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND A SPECIFIC PLAN FOR THE FACILITATION OF UP TO A 72 UNIT MIXED-USE, AFFORDABLE, MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING ONE MANAGER'S UNIT WITH 5,920 S.F. OF COMMERCIAL RETAIL SPACE WITHIN THE MU-1(D0), (MIXED-USE 1, DOWNTOWN OVERLAY) AND C-1 (DO), (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DOWNTOWN OVERLAY ZONES). A RELATED REQUEST IS FOR A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP TO CONSOLIDATE FIVE (5) LOTS OR PORTIONS THEREOF INTO NO MORE THAN THREE (3) PARCELS OF LAND WITHIN THE SAME ZONING DESIGNATIONS. (LOCATION: 14412-14436 RAMONA BLVD. (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS: 8554-001-901, 907, 904, 913, AND 914) APPLICANT: ROEM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR SP 13-01 AND ROEM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK FOR PM-1423 CASE NUMBERS: SPECIFIC PLAN (SP 13-01) AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP (PM- 1423)). Staff and the Planning Commission recommend the City Council adopt Resolution 2014- 001 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK: (A) APPROVING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT; (B) ADOPTING THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING THE SPECIFIC PLAN (SP 13-01); AND (C) ADOPTING THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING THE TENTATIVE MAP (PM-1423) TO CONSOLIDATE FIVE (5) LOTS OR PORTIONS THEREOF INTO NO MORE THAN THREE (3) PARCELS WITHIN THE MU-1(D0), (MIXED-USE 1, DOWNTOWN OVERLAY) AND C- 1 (DO), (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DOWNTOWN OVERLAY) ZONES. (LOCATION: 14412-14436 RAMONA BOULEVARD, ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS: 8554-001-901, 904, 907, 913, AND 914; APPLICANT: ROEM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR SP 13-01 AND ROEM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK FOR PM-1423; CASE NUMBERS: SP 13-01 AND PM-1423)", subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. Staff presented an overview of the project. The Council spoke in favor of supplementary supportive programs; expressed concern about density issues and requested that staff look into the possibility of an additional location. Page 5 of 7 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 02/05/14 A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried (4—0) to continue this item to the following regular meeting. AYES: Baca, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano NOES: None. ABSENT: Garcia. ABSTAIN: None. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER/ STAFF REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Request by Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco for discussion and direction to staff on the following: • Open the application process for all City Commissions to include Planning; Parks & Recreation; Personnel; and Housing. • Establish a new Committee to the City's In-House Committees to include Bicycle Route Committee as well as contact the Mt. SAC Board of Education and include them on the 2+2+2 Committee to be part of future meetings. • Look into new designs to update the City Council Stationary. • Add an ad hoc In-House Traffic Committee, possibly incorporating residents. • Hold a 1290 review workshop. • Check on tree pruning needs in regards to stop signs. • Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco presented a brief report on the Independent Cities' Association meeting he attended, including the need for training in anticipation of civil disasters. • Mayor Lozano requested that Water Board members bring a water presentation to inform the Council and residents of the current status. • Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco expressed appreciation to the Parks and Recreation Director and the program. • Councilmember Baca expressed appreciation to Dan Wall, Director of Public Works. • Councilmember Rubio stated the City received a letter from the Arbor Day Foundation, congratulating the City on their efforts. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Rubio, to adjourn the meeting at 8:32 p.m. Page 6 of 7 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 02/05/14 Mayor ATTEST: / /, - City Cl- k APPROVED: Page 7 of 7