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Home My WebLink About2014 05 07 CC MIN MINUTES BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 7, 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 7:20 p.m. INVOCATION The invocation was led by Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lozano. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco recognized the daughter of Mike Salas for her graduation from the Air Force Academy. An announcement was made that at on May 13, 2014 at 10 a.m., a dedication will be held for the fallen Highway Patrol Officers William Ferris Lifehart and Harold Genehorn, at Hurst Ranch in West Covina. ROLL CALL The following members of the City Council were in attendance: Council Member Cruz Baca Council Member Monica Garcia Council Member Susan Rubio Mayor Pro Tem Ricardo Pacheco Mayor Manuel Lozano PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS A proclamation was presented to Dr. Kerr proclaiming May as Older American's Month. A proclamation was presented to Estella Mata, Juana Mata and Araceli Mata proclaiming May as National Lupus Awareness Month 2014. A proclamation was given to Linda Hahn for recognition of her role as program director for the Moveable Feast. A presentation was made in recognition of Willa Reynolds, Beatriz Sandoval and Ofelia de Guzman as 2014 "Unsung Heroines"Women of the Year. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 05/07/14 A presentation was made in recognition of Patty Dowell and Grace Sanchez as Senior Citizens of the Year. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mike Salas announced his daughter's graduation from the Air Force Academy, thanked the City of Baldwin Park for the recreation programs the City provides, and stated that the City should be proud of the programs provided to its residents. Julian Casa thanked the City Council for allowing use of the facilities for the boxing program and expressed his concerns regarding City employee wages. Paul Cook announced his concerns regarding City employee wages and City spending. Art Luna congratulated the award recipients, questioned City employee wages, City spending, and provided suggestions. Dolores Izine thanked the City Council for their participation with the seniors of Baldwin Park and expressed concern and requested assistance regarding a required building permit. Mayor Lozano stated that he would assist Dolores Izine after the meeting and respond to the various public communications at the close of this item. Thomas Carey thanked Mr. Pacheco for a neutral invocation and expressed his gratitude for Mr. Carrillo. Resident requested information on the business license process. John Rios expressed his approval of a neighborhood park and the Police Department's work on the neighborhood. He expressed concerns over the City's involvement with Baldwin Park Unified School District and suggested healthier meals in the cafeterias. He also suggested that the City Council attend the School District's meetings. Leslie Brito thanked the City Council for meeting and requested that the City of Baldwin Park work with Kaiser Permanente in providing free physicals for teenagers. Seeing that there were no others who wished to speak, the Mayor closed the public communications. Council Members Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco and Mayor Lozano provided comments regarding the public communications brought before Council. CONSENT CALENDAR Items four (4), five (5), six (6), eight (8) and nine (9) were removed from the consent calendar for further discussion. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5-0) to approve the remaining items on the consent calendar. Page 2 of 7 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 05/07/14 AYES: Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 1. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS 2. APPROVE UPDATE OF BALDWIN PARK NOW DESIGN 3. APPROVAL TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2014 SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM 1. Authorize staff to submit an application to the State of California, Department of Education to participate in the 2014 Summer Lunch Program; and 2. Authorize the Director of Recreation and Community Services to execute all Summer Lunch Program documents, including the agreement with El Monte Union High School. 4. APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH CHRISTIANSEN AMUSEMENTS FOR CARNIVAL SERVICES This item was removed from the consent calendar by Council Member Rubio for further discussion. Council Member Rubio clarified that there is no financial impact to the City in regards to this agreement. A motion was made by Rubio, seconded by Baca, and carried (5—0) to approve the agreement with Christiansen Amusements for carnival services and to authorize the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 5. AGREEMENT FOR CHIEF OF POLICE This item was removed from the consent calendar by Council Member Garcia for further discussion. Council Member Garcia clarified that she will be abstaining from voting on this item. A motion was made by Rubio, seconded by Baca, and carried (3-1-1) to approve the contract as is, AYES: Baca, Rubio, Lozano NOES: Pacheco ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Garcia Page 3 of 7 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 05/07/14 6. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE A REPLACEMENT STREET SWEEPER This item was removed from the consent calendar by Council Member Baca for further discussion. A motion was made by Baca, seconded by Rubio, and carried (5-0) to pull the item from the Agenda for further review. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 7. APPROVAL OF BARNES PARK CHANGE ORDERS This item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco. Mayor Pro Tem requested additional information regarding the change orders. Director of Public Works Dan Wall provided additional information regarding the item. A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Rubio, and carried (5-0) to: a. Authorize Staff to process Change Order number 1, 2 and 3 in an amount not to exceed $244,180 to Principles Contracting, Inc.; and, b. Authorize Staff to appropriate funds as listed in the sources of funds table; and authorize the Finance Director to make the appropriate budget amendments. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 8. AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE DESIGN OF TWO STREETS AND TWO ALLEYS A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5-0) to pull the item from the Agenda for further review. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Page 4 of 7 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 05/07/14 9. APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR WALNUT CREEK NATURE PARK This item was removed from the consent calendar by Council Member Garcia for further discussion. Council Member Garcia expressed her approval of the project and describe the details regarding the project. A motion was made by Garcia, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5-0) to authorize the Director of Recreation and Community Services to proceed with the advertisement of a Request for Proposal for planning and design services at Walnut Creek Nature Park. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. SET MATTERS - PUBLIC HEARINGS 10. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND THE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN A staff report was presented by Suzie Ruelas. The Mayor opened the public hearing and public comments in favor or opposed. Seeing none, the Mayor closed public comments and the public hearing. A motion was made by Rubio, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5—0) to approve Option 1, to approve staff's revisions for funding the public service programs. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 11. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1364 ADDING CHAPTER 72.72 OF TITLE VII, TRAFFIC CODE, OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE —OVERNIGHT PARKING ORDINANCE A staff report was provided by legal counsel. The Mayor opened the public hearing and the public comments in support. Mr. Luna expressed his support of the proposed Ordinance and requested clarification regarding public street parking. Mr. Tuttle expressed his support of the proposed Ordinance, made suggestions and requested clarification regarding the type of vehicle the proposed Ordinance will cover. Page 5 of 7 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 05/07/14 A member of the public requested clarification regarding truck parking in the City and expressed his support of the proposed Ordinance. The Mayor asked if there were any public comments in opposition. Seeing there were none the Mayor closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Baca, and carried (5— 0) to waive reading of and introduce Ordinance No. 136, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ADDING CHAPTER 72.72 OF TITLE VII, TRAFFIC CODE, OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY COUNCIL/CITY CLERK/ CITY TREASURER/STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS Request by Mayor Lozano for discussion & direction to staff on the following: • Quite Zone (Metro link). Mayor Lozano spoke regarding a proposed "Quiet Zone" for the Metro link and requested the item be brought back to Council at a future meeting. • Amending the current "No Smoking" Ordinance to include "E cigarettes". Mayor Lozano spoke regarding amending the current "No Smoking" Ordinance to include "E cigarettes" and "Vaporizers" in the City. Council Member Rubio requested for Director of Public Works Dan Wall to clean up debris along the freeway on Dalewood Street and Big Daulton Avenue. Council Member Baca requested an update from Director of Public Works Dan Wall regarding trees on Francisquito Avenue. Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco requested for staff to clean up Hilda Solis Park and to address seating and water fountain issues. He expressed a concern regarding the freeway and CalTrans and requested Code Enforcement to look into various properties that may not be up to code. He also requested for staff to address the maintenance of various properties within the City. Council Member Baca requested information regarding code enforcement for overgrown vegetation. Mayor Lozano announced that the City Council would adjourn the meeting to closed session. Page 6 of 7 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 05/07/14 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:27 p.m. in memory of the mother of Phil Reyes, former Council Member of Duarte; Bernie Ortiz, whose family is involved with Baldwin Park; and Bill Salazar's father who recently passed away. flAl ATTEST: r `/Ay City Clerk APPROVED: Page 7 of 7