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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 05 21 CC MIN MINUTES 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. City Council Minutes 5/21/14 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. Page-2 - of 11 City Council Minutes 5/21/14 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 Page- 3 - of 11 City Council Minutes 5/21/14 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 Page-4-of 11 City Council Minutes 5/21/14 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 Page-5 -of 11 City Council Minutes 5/21/14 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 Page-6 -of 11 City Council Minutes 5/21/14 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. Page-7 - of 11 City Council Minutes 5/21/14 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. Page-8 - of 11 City Council Minutes 5/21/14 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. Page-9 -of 11 City Council Minutes 5/21/14 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. Page- l0- of 11 City Council Minutes 5/21/14 j Ma;or ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: Page- ll - of 11