The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About2014 09 03 CC MIN MINUTES BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING September 3, 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 7:18 p.m. concurrent with the Housing Authority meeting. INVOCATION The invocation was provided by Pastor Jackson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lozano. ANNOUNCEMENTS Council Member Rubio announced that preparation for the street fair continues. She thanked Waste Management and Royal Coaches for their sponsorship and stated they are seeking additional sponsorships. Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco urged residents to go online to the Mt. Sac website and complete the survey in connection with a potential satellite campus in Baldwin Park. Mayor Lozano acknowledged Rafael Gonzales and the Los Angeles County Library on the completion of a $1.9 million renovation stating they did a phenomenal job. ROLL CALL The following members of the City Council were present: Council Member Cruz Baca Council Member Susan Rubio Mayor Pro Tem Ricardo Pacheco Mayor Manuel Lozano Absent: Council Member Monica Garcia PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Lozano announced that public communications is now open and the limit on each speaker is three (3) minutes. Resident Linda Buckley asked the Council for help with a tiger mosquito infestation in her backyard. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 9/3/14 Resident John Rios spoke in opposition to Agenda Item No. 4. Todd Palmquist, Executive Director of the San Gabriel Valley Consortium on Homelessness presented an overview of the services his organization provides; the upcoming 2015 homeless count and encouraged the City Council to proclaim the third week of November as Homeless Awareness Month. Resident Mr. Luna stating his concern about Agenda Item No. 2 and opposition to Item No. 5. Business Owner Ken Woods spoke in opposition to Agenda Item No. 4 and thanked Public Works Director Dan Wall for fixing the sinkhole in his alley. Resident Thomas Kerry spoke in opposition to Agenda Item Nos. 3 and 4. Resident Margarita Vargas urged the City to invest in a canopy to cover traffic accidents and crime scenes because her grandchildren saw the recent tragic accident on their way to school and were affected by it. Resident Rosa Linda is concerned about the increased traffic and speed on Stewart Avenue from Ramona to Arrow Highway and asked if a stop sign or traffic light can be installed. Business Owner Greg Tuttle commented on Mayor Lozano's comments from the last meeting. There being no additional speakers, the Mayor closed Public Communications at 7:50 p.m. • Mayor Lozano responded to the complaint regarding the Tiger Mosquito infestation. Staff explained the City would have to hold an election requesting admittance into the Vector Control District because it would involve a property tax increase of$11. Staff stated it would also cost the City $80,000 to conduct the election. Mayor Lozano agreed something needs to be done regarding the traffic issues on Ramona and Stewart Avenue and requested the police department to increase patrols. Mayor Lozano stated he is supportive of the Consortium's efforts and would like further information and to schedule a study session. Mayor Lozano requested that the City look into purchasing a canopy for traffic and crime scenes. Mayor Lozano responded to a Mr. Tuttle's comments. • Council Member Baca agreed that homeless services are needed and stated she would like to work with the Consortium. • Council Member Rubio stated her husband recently witnessed an attack and she would like information on how jurisdiction of the wash is determined. At this time Mayor Lozano announced, as required by Government Code section 54954.3, members of the City Council are also members of the Board of Directors of the Housing Authority and Finance Authority, which are concurrently convening with the City Council this Page 2 of 6 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 9/3/14 evening and each Council Member is paid an additional stipend of $30 for attending the Housing Authority meeting and $50 for attending the Finance Authority meeting CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 4) (Item Nos. 2 and 4 were pulled for further discussion.) A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (4 —0) to approve Item Nos. 1 and 3 on the consent calendar. AYES: Baca, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano NOES: None. ABSENT: Garcia ABSTAIN: None. 1. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Staff recommends City Council ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register. 2. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Receive and file: 1) Special Council Meeting Minutes February 5, 2014 2) Regular Council Meeting Minutes February 5, 2014 3) Special Council Meeting Minutes May 7, 2014 4) Regular Council Meeting Minutes May 7,2014 5) Special Council Meeting Minutes June 4, 2014 6) Regular Council Meeting Minutes June 4, 2014 7) Special Council Meeting Minutes August 6, 2014 8) Regular Council Meeting Minutes August 6, 2014 (This item was pulled by Council Member Rubio for further discussion) A motion was made by Rubio, seconded by Lozano, and carried 0 4 — ( ) to bring the minutes back to allow more time to review. AYES: Baca, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano NOES: None. ABSENT: Garcia ABSTAIN: None. 3. APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, THE BALDWIN PARK HOUSING AUTHORITY AND MDG ASSOCIATES,INC. Staff recommends City Council and Housing Authority Board approve the Consultant Service Agreement between the City of Baldwin Park, the Baldwin Park Housing Authority and MDG Associates, INC for the development of: 1) FY 2015-2019 CDBG/HOME Five Year Consolidated Plan and FY 2015-2016 Annual Plan, Page 3 of 6 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 9/3/14 2) FY 2015-2019 Analysis of Impediment to Fair Housing Study and 3) FY 2019-2019 Public Housing Five Year Agency Plan and FY 2015-2016 Annual Plan. 4. PROPOSAL AGREEMENT WITH BALDWIN PARK YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Approve the Agreement with Baldwin Park Youth Soccer League (This item was pulled by Mayor Lozano for further discussion) Mayor Lozano stated this is an investment in the youth of Baldwin Park and this is just formalizing an agreement that has been in place for eight (8) years. Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco stated this non-profit organization brings families together and provides a good service. He also stated that the City helps several non-profits with various needs. Council Member Baca stated this is a wonderful organization and said it's a good way to get healthy and thanked the League staff for their wonderful service to the community. Council Member Rubio stated that we need to be mindful of the serious allegations that are stated in public. She stated this is a good family and they work hard. A motion was made by Baca, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (4 —0) to bring this item back in October to allow more time to review the contract. AYES: Baca, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano NOES: None. ABSENT: Garcia ABSTAIN: None. SET MATTERS - PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED INCREASES IN SOLID WASTE FEES It is recommended the City Council: 1. Hold a public hearing and consider all public testimony and protests regarding the proposed increases in solid waste fees; and 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2014-031 "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Establishing Fees for Solid Waste Services" Director of Public Works Dan Wall presented the staff report. Mr. Wall reported the City received three (3) letters in favor and no communication in opposition. Mayor Lozano opened the public hearing and public comments in favor. There being no public comments in favor, the Mayor asked for public comments in opposition. Resident Mr. Luna stated residents already pay for recycle, green and trash and this is just a loophole. Page 4 of 6 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 9/3/14 Thomas Kerry stated the fees will be raised no matter what the public says. He said the raised taxes are to pay for litigation costs. Business Owner Ken Woods stated that after 19 years of having the same trash rate it went up and now he pays $1,300 for half of the service. He said his trash bill is now his highest utility and now it will be higher. Public speaker stated he works for a local business and asked why the trash service can't be opened to competition, stating Athens is 30 to 40% cheaper for the same bin. Business Owner Greg Tuttle stated he is not paying for an extra dumpster for recycling because the City gets over a million dollars for recyclables. He said he'd rather give it away to those driving around looking for recyclables. There being no further public comments, Mayor Lozano closed the public hearing. CEO Shannon Yauchzee explained state law mandates that cities have programs diverting at least 50% of waste from landfills and the only way to comply is to franchise with a single trash hauler in order to account for recycling, report to the state and show compliance with state guidelines. Discussion ensued amongst Council Members and staff regarding the cost to businesses for recycling bins; the blended rate for businesses; the noticing procedure, how residents and business can decrease their bill and the importance of education and information to the public. A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Rubio, and carried (4— 0) to approve as recommended and adopt Resolution No. 2014-031. AYES: Baca, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano NOES: None. ABSENT: Garcia ABSTAIN: None. CITY COUNCIL/ CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER/ STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS Council Member Rubio thanked the following sponsors of the upcoming street fair; Trophy World, Baldwin Park Police Association, Jumpers Inc. and Assembly Member Roger Hernandez. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco and carried (4— 0) to adjourn the City Council meeting at 8:43 p.m. to the Housing Authority meeting. Page 5 of 6 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 9/3/14 ayor ATTEST: m2k, Y/1/ City Clerk Page 6 of 6