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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 04 16 CC MIN MINUTES BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 16, 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. Mayor Lozano announced that 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. INVOCATION The invocation was led by Pastor Elmer Jackson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lozano. 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 ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Lozano welcomed the Ramos Estrada family, visitors from Sonora and announced the passing of Anita Montenegro, former City Treasurer for 25 years. The Mayor and City Council expressed their gratitude for her years of service and extended condolences to the family. Council Member Rubio invited the public to attend the upcoming Arbor Day Celebration on April 26, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Morgan Park. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS Council Member Rubio read the proclamation announcing National Arbor Day on April 25, 2014. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Lozano invited members of the public to speak. Angelica Hernandez, resident of Baldwin Park and City representative for State Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez, introduced herself. City Council Minutes April 16, 2014 Mr. Romero spoke on the lack of a working street sweeper. Mr. Gonzalo also spoke about the lack of response to the street sweeping issue. Mr. Luna commented on the lack of care for the park, and spoke positively of the Police Department. Greg Tuttle, business owner, expressed concern about inadequate response to his public request for City Attorney billing hours. Al Contreras, Water Board, announced an upcoming event with the Baldwin Park Sister City Association on June 11-17, 2014. Adrian Mendoza of Stemcyte, introduced herself and her business, and said she is excited to be moving to Baldwin Park. Mayor Lozano invited staff to respond to the street sweeping issue. Dan Wall, Director of Public Works explained that the age of the City's existing sweepers along with a change in scheduling has reduced the number of days for street sweeping. He stated they have received bids for a new sweeper and they are also considering contracting out the service. He noted that this item is scheduled to come before the City Council on May 7'". Mayor Lozano noted that a more transparent method of tracking hours is being implemented. Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco asked that ticketing and noticing be agendized at the next City Council meeting. Council Member Baca stated that a street sweeping schedule should be posted, and discussion ensued regarding parking enforcement. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 6) Item Nos, 5 and 6 were pulled for further discussion. A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5 — 0) to approve the remaining consent calendar Item Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 1. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Staff recommends that the City Council ratifies the attached Warrants and Demands Register. 2. TREASURER'S REPORT: FEBRUARY 2014 Staff recommends that the City Council receives and files the Treasurer's Report for February 2014. 3. ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY FY 2013-14 Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the attached Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2013-2014. Page 2 of 5 City Council Minutes April 16, 2014 4. ESTABLISH APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013/14 Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2014-012 setting the City's appropriation limit for Fiscal Year 2013/14 at $ 65,533,597. 5. REQUEST TO HIRE A TECHNICAL FIRM TO ASSIST THE CITY WITH REVIEW OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT BY THE CITY OF IRWINDALE FOR THE MATERIAL RECOVERY FACILITY AND TRANSFER STATION (MRF/TS) LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF LIVE OAK AVENUE AND ARROW HIGHWAY Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Executive Team Manager to enter into a Consultant Services Agreement with ESA for a not to exceed amount of $36,265 to provide the City with technical expertise in reviewing DEIR for the MRF/TS located at the intersection of Live Oak Avenue and Arrow Highway in the City of Irwindale. (Council Member Garcia pulled this item for further discussion.) Council Member Garcia stated that the firm had previously done an excellent job and this is a specialized area. Council Member Rubio encouraged the residents to get involved in voicing our opposition to this project. A motion was made by Garcia, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 —0) to approve Item No, 5. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 6. AWARD OF CONTRACT AND APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER FOR THE CITYWIDE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Award construction contract to Moreno Engineering, Inc. in the amount of$200,000; 2. Authorize Staff to appropriate funds as listed in the available funds table and authorize the Finance Director to make the necessary budget amendments; 3. Authorize Staff to process Change Order No. 1 with this award of contract in an amount not to exceed $3,850; and, 4. Authorize the Mayor to execute the attached agreement. (Council Member Rubio pulled this item for further discussion.) Council Member Rubio clarified that these funds are not coming from the general fund. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (5— 0) to approve Item No. 6. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None, Page 3 of 5 City Council Minutes April 16, 2014 REPORTS OF OFFICERS 7. STATUS OF CITY AUDIT COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE IN COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP POSSIBLE NEW COMMITTEE MEMBER APPOINTMENTS POSSIBLE DESIGNATION OF COUNCIL MEMBER TO OBSERVE THE PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICES STAFF INTERVIEWS Staff recommends the Mayor and City Council may either appoint two Council Members to the Audit Committee or continue with the entire City Council serving as the Audit Committee. The Mayor and City Council may also designate up to two Council Members to observe the staff interviews of the top firms. Staff presented the report. Council Member Rubio explained the need to staff the committee and report back to the City Council. Council Member Garcia requested that the information be placed on the website. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Rubio, and carried (5 — 0) to appoint Council Member Baca and Council Member Rubio to the committee, City Treasurer Maria Contreras as an Ad Hoc, and a community member to be selected at a later date, AYES: Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 8. REPRESENTATION/APPOINTMENT TO THE CITY'S HEALTH AND SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Staff recommends that the City Council appoint a Councilmember and alternate to be a contributing member of the Health and Sustainability Advisory Committee. City Planner Amy Harbin presented the staff report. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (5 — 0) to appoint Mayor Lozano and Pro Tem Pacheco to the committee with Council Member Rubio as the alternate. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. CITY COUNCIL/ CITY CLERK/ CITY TREASURER/ STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS • Mayor Lozano noted the danger at a freeway off-ramp where the homeless could be hurt soliciting for money. Discussion ensued regarding the various organizations available to assist the homeless. • Council Member Garcia inquired as to why the water fountain on the median at Ramona and the 605 isn't working. Director of Public Works Dan Wall responded saying that it Page 4 of 5 City Council Minutes April 16, 2014 does not run 24 hours per day, but he would follow up. Council Member Rubio requested that staff look into the maintenance at the fountain. • Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco directed staff to follow up with various clean-up, maintenance and safety issues. He also suggested having a red moon event in six months with telescopes so the public can participate. • Council Member Rubio directed staff to follow up on the status of the fines imposed on the 99 Cent Store. • Council Member Baca raised an issue of graffiti on trucks and requested staff to follow up. She suggested sending notices via certified mail regarding unpaid fines. • Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco suggested that a truck check point be set up on Arrow Highway and Ramona Boulevard. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m. to the Housing Authority and Finance Authority meetings and in memory of former City Treasurer Anita Montenegro. I ; Mayor ATTEST: A //. dJ IJAJA A a City Clerk APPROVED: September 17, 2014 Page 5 of 5