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BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MAY 21, 2014, 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER - 14403 E. Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, 91706
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m.
INVOCATION
The invocation was provided by Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lozano.
ROLL CALL
Council Member Cruz Baca
Council Member Monica Garcia
Council Member Susan Rubio
Mayor Pro Tem Ricardo Pacheco
Mayor Manuel Lozano
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco announced the King and Queen from the St. John's Carnival,
Alejandro and Brielle who are 8th grade students at St. John the Baptist School.
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
A presentation was made by Katie Gagnon, Foothill Transit, on senior discounts and
class passes.
It was noted by Mayor Lozano that the presentation by Upper San Gabriel Valley
Municipal Water District for Barnes Park Improvements will be moved to the next
meeting.
The Council recognized Jessika Taylor (Sierra Vista High School) and Jessica Villegas
(Baldwin Park High School) for winning the Mark Daniel Flores Music Scholarship
Award. Miss Taylor and Miss Villegas both performed for the Council. Mayor Lozano
thanked the Flores Family for their scholarship award.
A proclamation was presented to Theresa Ortiz proclaiming May as Poppy Month.
A proclamation was presented proclaiming the second full week in May as Women's
Lung Health Week.
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The Council recognized the winners of the Art Drawing Contest that was held during the
Arbor Day Fair.
Council Member Rubio recognized the various commissioners and elected officials in
attendance.
Waste Management presented a check to the City of Baldwin Park for the Clean Cart
Challenge Recycle Program.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Lozano invited the public to speak on Public Communications at this time.
Alfonso Contreras announced that on Saturday, May 31, 2014, the Clinton Facility will
hold a water awareness event and invited the residents of Baldwin Park to be water
wise.
A resident speaker requested that the City investigate a garage off the Frazier off ramp.
Julian Casas, former head boxing coach, expressed his disappointment with his release
as an employee of the City and suggested the City invest more in the youth of the
community.
Rafael Gonzalez, an employee of the Baldwin Park Library, thanked Mayor Lozano and
Manny Carrillo. He announced various upcoming events at the Library.
Erick Garcia, resident, expressed his disappointment with the release of the former
boxing coach as an employee of the City of Baldwin Park and the new regulations for
boxing students.
Bruce Ashoori, owner Eastern Keystone, expressed his disappointment in the denial of
the 43-bed project and requested for Council to reconsider approval.
Lyle Ibarra expressed his disappointment with the release of the former boxing coach as
an employee of the City of Baldwin Park and commended his success with the boxing
program.
Reese Ibarra expressed his disappointment with the release of the former boxing coach
as an employee of the City of Baldwin Park and stated his approval of the boxing
program.
Cecelia Perez requested Council's assistance with an eviction from an apartment
complex located in the City. Mayor Lozano requested that Code Enforcement to assist
Ms. Perez and also referred her to housing assistance.
Speaker Mr. Lozano also requested Council's assistance with issues with an apartment
complex located in the City. Mayor Lozano requested that Code Enforcement assist Mr.
Lozano.
Rene Huerta expressed his disappointment with the release of the former boxing coach
as an employee of the City of Baldwin Park.
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Abel Velasquez expressed his disappointment with the release of the former boxing
coach as employee of the City of Baldwin Park.
Gordon Allen expressed his disappointment with the release of the former boxing coach
as employee of the City of Baldwin Park.
Paul Cook expressed his disappointment with the release of the former boxing coach as
employee of the City of Baldwin Park.
David Muse thanked Manny Carrillo for his service to the children and community of
Baldwin Park.
Mayor Lozano closed public communications and announced that the boxing program
will continue for the youth in the City of Baldwin Park.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 5)
A motion was made by Rubio, seconded by Lozano and carried (5 —0) to pull Item Nos. 4 and 5
from the consent calendar and approve Item Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 6.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
1. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS
Staff recommends City Council ratify the attached Warrants and Demands.
2. TREASURER'S REPORT: MARCH 2014
Staff recommends that the City Council receives and files the Treasurer's Report for
March 2014.
3. CLAIM REJECTION
Staff recommends City Council reject the claim of Maria Juarez and Jose Pacheco and
direct staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimants.
4. AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF POLICE CARS
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the purchase of five 2014 Dodge
Charger Police Cars from McPeek's Dodge of Anaheim at a price each of$33,799.61
and authorize the installation and outfitting of those cars with specialized police
equipment by Black and White Emergency Vehicles at a cost per vehicle of$10,339.75.
(This item was pulled by Council Member Rubio for further discussion.)
Council Member Rubio provided additional information regarding the monies being
spent. She noted that the funds are not coming out of, nor do they impact, the general
fund.
A motion was made by Rubio, seconded by Baca, and carried (5 — 0) to authorize the
purchase of five 2014 Dodge Charger Police Cars from McPeek's Dodge of Anaheim at
a price each of$33,799.61 and authorize the installation and outfitting of those cars with
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specialized police equipment by Black and White Emergency Vehicles at a cost per
vehicle of $10,339.75.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
5. AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF OIL BYPASS FILTRATION SYSTEMS
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the purchase of 87 PBF retrofit kits.
(This item was pulled by Council Member Baca for further discussion.)
Council Member Baca requested that this item be reviewed at a future meeting.
A motion was made by Baca, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5—0) to address this
item at a future meeting.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
6. AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF THE FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND THE ANALYSIS
OF IMPEDIMENTS
Staff recommends that City Council authorize staff to solicit RFP's for the development
of the Five Year Consolidated Plan and the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing.
Marc Castagnola, Community Development Manager presented the staff report.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (5 —0) to authorize staff
to solicit RFP's for the development of the Five Year Consolidated Plan and the Analysis
of Impediments to Fair Housing.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
7. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2013-041 DENYING A REQUEST FOR A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A 27-BED ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY
WITHIN THE R-1, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (LOCATION: 3562-3572
VINELAND AVENUE; APPLICANT: JOE LOPEZ, REPRESENTING EASTERN
KEYSTONE INC.; CASE NO.:CP-801.
Based on City Council direction at their December 18, 2013 meeting, it is recommended
that the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park adopt Resolution 2013-041 entitled, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
ADOPTING THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND DENYING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
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TO ALLOW A RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY WITHIN THE R-1, SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL ZONE PURSUANT TO TABLE 153.050.020 IN THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL
CODE (LOCATION: 3562-3572 VINELAND AVENUE; APPLICANT: JOSE M. LOPEZ,
REPRESENTING EASTERN KEYSTONE, INC.; CASE NUMBER: CP-801)"
Marc Castagnola, Community Development Manager presented the staff report.
Mayor Lozano expressed his disapproval of the project based on the traffic study and
other various issues and thanked staff for the report.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 —0) to adopt
Resolution No. 2013-041.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
8. OVERNIGHT PARKING ORDINANCE
It is recommended that the City Council pass the Overnight Parking Ordinance
(Ordinance No. 1364) regulating overnight parking by commercial vehicles by waiving
the reading and introducing the ordinance by title only: "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."
Legal Counsel presented the staff report.
Council Member Baca requested additional information regarding the set up cost of the
signs and suggested starting on Baldwin Park Boulevard and Ramona as a trial before
moving on to the smaller streets.
Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco requested for the time to be changed to 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Legal Counsel advised the City Council that the item would need to be amended and
brought back at a future meeting.
Council Member Rubio requested additional information regarding the impact on local
businesses.
A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5 — 0) to amend the
Ordinance and bring it back at a future meeting.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
9. PROPOSED CALENDAR FOR BUDGET STUDY SESSION, HEARINGS AND
ADOPTION
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That the City Council have the initial budget study sessions the second week of June on
Tuesday June 10 and Wednesday June 11, 2014. If additional study sessions are
needed they can be set at the June 10th meeting. The Baldwin Park Municipal Code
states that a public hearing will be held at the first Council Meeting in June. It is
recommended that the hearing be opened and then continued to the June 18 Council
meeting.
Craig Graves, Director of Finance presented the staff report.
Council Member Garcia suggested that the meeting be moved to a sooner date to allow
more time.
Mr. Graves explained that the June l0'h and June 11`h meetings would give staff one
week to look at the documents.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5—0) to hold the
budget study session on June 10 and June 11, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
10. RECOMMENDATION OF AUDITING FIRM TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL AUDITING
SERVICES FOR ANNUAL AUDIT
The Audit Committee is unanimously recommending the selection of the Auditing Firm of
Brown Armstrong to provide professional auditing services for the City's Annual Audit. In
addition they would also assist in the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report (CAFR) and the State Controller's Report. The Committee and staff,
after reviewing the proposals and hearing the presentations, felt they were the best firm
to meet the City's needs and provide the most comprehensive services. The Committee
has also authorized the Director of Finance and members of the Audit Committee to
meet with Brown Armstrong and negotiate a potential reduction in the hours and price.
The final contract would be presented to the City Council for their approval at their June
4, 2014 meeting.
Craig Graves, Director of Finance presented the staff report.
Council Member Baca stated that Brown Armstrong had the lowest per hour rate.
Mayor Lozano requested the names of cities that Brown Armstrong has assisted.
Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco requested a presentation at the June 4th Council meeting from
Brown Armstrong. Council Member Garcia suggested the presentation be made during
the study session prior to the June 4th Council meeting.
A motion was made by Rubio, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5— 0) to select Brown
Armstrong to provide professional auditing services for the City's Annual Audit and
preparation of the CAFR and the State Controller's Report and to bring back the final
contract and a presentation from Brown Armstrong at the June 4, 2014 Study Session.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano
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NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
11. REVIEW OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICANTS AND CONSIDERATION OF
APPOINTMENTS AND/OR REAPPOINTMENTS TO FILL UNSCHEDULED
VACANCIES
Staff recommends the City Council review the submitted Planning Commission
applications, take nominations and adopt Resolution 2014-013 entitled, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
APPOINTING INDIVIDUALS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
BALDWIN PARK, TO OFFICER NUMBERS 1, 2, 3, 4 AND 5."
City Clerk Alejandra Avila presented the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco nominated Joanna Valenzuela for Office No. 1.
Council Member Baca nominated Ken Woods for Office No. 2.
Council Member Garcia nominated Mario Marciel Jr. for Office No. 3.
Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco nominated Gilbert Padilla for Office No. 4.
Council Member Baca nominated David Muse for Office No. 5.
A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Baca, and carried (5 —0) to adopt
Resolution No. 2014-013 nominating the following applicants to the Planning
Commission Office Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, subject to satisfactory background checks
through the Department of Justice:
Office No. Nominee
1. Joanna Valenzuela
2. Ken Woods
3. Mario Marciel Jr.
4. Gilbert Padilla
5. David Muse
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
12. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS AND/OR REAPPOINTMENTS TO FILL
VACANCIES FOR THE HOUSING COMMISSION
Staff recommends City Council review all commission applications, take nominations
and adopt resolution no. 2014-014 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPOINTING INDIVIDUALS TO THE HOUSING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK TO OFFICE NOS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6,"
subject to satisfactory background checks through the Department of Justice.
City Clerk Alejandra Avila presented the staff report.
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Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco requested Council's acceptance of the late application
submitted by Raul Reyes. Council approved the late application.
Legal Counsel announced that the notice included language that the City Council may
consider late applications at their discretion.
Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco nominated Anita Diaz for Office No. 1.
Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco nominated Alejandra Saenz for Office No. 2.
Council Member Baca nominated Rita Vasquez for Office No. 3.
Council Member Garcia nominated Magda Torellas for Office No. 4.
Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco nominated Raul Reyes for Office No. 5.
A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Baca, and carried (5 —0) to adopt
Resolution No. 2014-014 nominating the following applicants to the Housing
Commission Office Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 subject to satisfactory background checks
through the Department of Justice:
Office No. Nominee
1. Anita Diaz
2. Alejandro Saenz
3. Rita Vazquez
4. Magda Torellas
5. Raul Reyes
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
A motion was made by Baca, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5—0) to nominate
incumbent Luis Montano to the Housing Commission Office No. 6 as the tenant
representative
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5— 0) to advertise
Office No. 7 for applicants 62 years of age and above.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
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13. APPOINTMENTS TO FILL VACANCIES FOR THE RECREATION & COMMUNITY
SERVICES COMMISSION
Staff recommends City Council review the commissioner applications to appoint or
reappoint individuals to serve on the Recreation and Community Services Commission
by:
1) Approving Resolution No. 2014-015; and
2) Appoint Commission Offices Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5, which are subject to satisfactory
background checks through the Department of Justice.
City Clerk Alejandra Avila presented the staff report.
Council Member Garcia nominated Joann Watkins for Office No. 1.
Council Member Baca nominated Juan Rios for Office No. 2.
Council Member Garcia nominated Arcelia Avila for Office No. 3.
Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco nominated Ana Lujan for Office No. 4.
Council Member Baca nominated Leslie Brito for Office No. 5.
A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5— 0) to approve
Resolution No. 2014-015; nominating the following applicants to the Recreation and
Community Services Commission Office Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, subject to satisfactory
background checks through the Department of Justice.
Office No. Nominee
1. Joann Watkins
2. Juan Rios
3. Arcelia Avila
4. Ana Lujan
5. Leslie Brito
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
14. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS AND/OR REAPPOINTMENTS TO FILL
VACANCIES FOR THE PERSONNEL COMMISSION
Staff recommends City Council review all commission applications, take nominations
and adopt resolution no. 2014-016 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPOINTING INDIVIDUALS TO THE PERSONNEL
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK TO OFFICE NOS. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5",
subject to satisfactory background checks.
City Clerk Alejandra Avila presented the staff report,
Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco nominated Arturo Luna for Office No. 1.
Council Member Baca nominated Sylvia Banuelos for Office No. 2.
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Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco suggested that this item be brought back to a future meeting to
allow for more applicants to apply.
A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Rubio, and carried (5-0) to adopt
Resolution No. 2014-016 nominating the following applicants to the Personnel
Commission Office Nos. 1 and 2 subject to satisfactory background checks, and to
reopen the application period and bring back the item at a future meeting.
Office No. Nominee
1. Arturo Luna
2. Sylvia Banuelos
SET MATTERS — PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT 2013
It is recommended that the City Council open the public hearing, receive any public
comments on this item, and following the public hearing receive and file the report.
Amy Harbin, City Planner presented the staff report.
The Mayor opened the public hearing and the public comments. Seeing none, the
Mayor closed the public comments and the public hearing.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5-0) to receive and file
the report.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK/ CITY TREASURER /STAFF REQUESTS &
COMMUNICATIONS
• Council Member Rubio directed staff to provide Council with an update on current
findings dealing with `Train Noise Free Zone" at the June 4, 2014 Council meeting.
Dan Wall, Director of Public Works stated that he would be bringing a staff report
with additional information to City Council at their June 4, 2014 meeting.
• Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco requested that staff clean up a few mattresses along Arrow
Highway and for Public Works to be more vigilant in keeping the City clean.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, to adjourn the meeting at 9:14 p.m. to the
Finance Authority and Housing Authority meetings and in memory of Lori Aquino, who recently
passed away.
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Ma;or
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED:
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