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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 08 06 CC MIN MINUTES BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING August 6, 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 7:25 p.m. The Mayor stated that the closed session would be held at the end of the regular meeting. INVOCATION The invocation was provided by Pastor Elmer Jackson. 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 Tern Ricardo Pacheco Mayor Manuel Lozano ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Lozano acknowledged former West Covina Mayor and Council Member Ben Wong and former Police Chief Frank Wills who were in the audience. Council Member Rubio thanked staff and the Baldwin Park Police Department for an amazing National Night Out. She said approximately 100 backpacks were given out to children in need. City Treasurer Contreras introduced new Baldwin Park Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Paul Sevillano and Valley County Water District representatives Alfonso Contreras and . Margarita Vargas. Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco invited everyone to attend the grand re-opening ceremony for the Barnes Park Improvements on Thursday, August 7th at 6:30 p.m., refreshments at 7:30 p.m. and the Lego movie at 8 p.m. Council Member Rubio asked Recreation and Community Services Director Manny Carrillo to thank everyone who was involved with the 5K stating it was well attended and very successful. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS Mayor Lozano introduced new CEO Shannon Yauchzee and presented the Oath of Office. CEO Yauchzee thanked everyone for their support. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 08/06/14 Council Member Rubio presented Daniel R. Oaxaca, of the San Gabriel Valley Conservation Corps, with a plaque in celebration of their 10th Year Anniversary. Mr. Oaxaca accepted the plaque on behalf of everyone at San Gabriel Valley Conservation Corps. Patty Cortez of the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District, provided information on the Water Smart City Challenge, rebate programs available to the public, water conservation and their outreach strategy. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Lozano announced that public communications is now open and the limit on each speaker is three (3) minutes. Thomas Carey, resident, expressed his displeasure with how the unemployment office is denying benefits to claimants that are entitled to them. Linda Noriega, General Manager Valley County Water District, provided information requested by the City on the effects of the drought on residents, the current water supply conditions and the State Water Resources Control Board's call for action. Mayor Lozano asked that this information be coordinated with the City newsletter"NOW". Alfonso Contreras, Valley County Water District, explained that the Baldwin Park Key Well on Scott Place is measured every Wednesday and has been dropping 4/10" each week. He also stated that car washes use potable not recycled water and that schools are a large consumer of water. He said the goal is conservation and education not fines. Rafael Gonzales, Library Manager, announced that after operating out of the Community Center for eleven (11) months, today was the last day of service there and they will be packing up the library materials to store them in a warehouse until the new library is opened sometime in September. He thanked the Council and staff for providing a temporary space for the library. Mr. Luna, resident, urged the Council come up with something for this water situation. He suggested using fifty five (55) gallon water drums so people can reuse water. He said now that the City has a new full time code enforcer that's what he should be doing. George M. of Baldwin Park Grill brought a matter to the Council's attention regarding signage. He said when he first opened, his patrons were saying they didn't know he was open so he put three (3) large banners on his building which increased business. Then he received a notice from code enforcement to remove the banners. He requested that the Council put a moratorium for six (6) months to a year allowing new businesses to place banners on their businesses providing they are maintained properly. Mr. Rios, resident, stated that he feels the old Council is trying to take credit for what the new Council is doing. He said the new Council understands what the people want. He commended Director of Finance Craig Graves on doing a beautiful job on the budget, said the new Police Chief and Police Department are doing good and stated the new City Manager is already make good on his promises to do better. Amanda Serrato, resident, thanked Recreation and Community Services Director Carrillo and the Council for allowing the Friends of the Library to meet there since September 2013 Page 2 of 7 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 08/06/14 and stated the City went out of the way to take care of their needs and they really appreciate that. She also stated she's noticed city property lawns that are dead and dry and considering the water situation that is okay but there is a lot of trash and asked who is in charge of that. Mayor Lozano said the City will get the address from her and follow up. Margarita Vargas, resident, in response to speaker Amanda Serrato, said code enforcement has a form you can fill out anonymously to report violations and she found out that sidewalk is the responsibility of the resident not the City and requested that the information be included in the NOW newsletter. A member of the public thanked Director of Public Works Director Dan Wall for all his help and Director of Finance Craig Graves for the simple and easy-to-read budget and welcomed the new City Manager. He stated that Council Member Garcia said the new CEO wasn't picked the right way, but she forgets how previous staff members were picked. He said Chief Hadsell wasn't qualified; the budget was falsified and incorrectly reported that the police had no money, the city was in debt and taxes would have to be raised, and none of that was true. He said they are not going to take credit for what the new Council has brought in and what they're trying to do. He thanked Chief Taylor for National Night Out. Ms. Flores, resident, thanked everyone on the Council for the concerts in the park; she asked everyone to go to her Angel Bin fundraiser on Facebook and like her page and if they are the most liked they will get $100. Mayor Lozano closed Public Communications. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 8) City Attorney Tafoya clarified that on Item No. 6 it was intended that the compensation percentage between the City and consultant include the registration fees as well as any fines from the program, so that typographical modification was included in the contracts. It now reads "registration fees and penalties". In addition there was also a typo regarding the Baldwin Park Municipal Code and that was corrected from 150.029 to 150.250 and that change has been incorporated into the contract. Item Nos. 3 and 6 were pulled for separate consideration. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Rubio, and carried (5 — 0) to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item Nos. 3 and 6 which were pulled for further discussion. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 1. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Staff recommended that the City Council ratifies the Warrants and Demands. 2. CLAIM REJECTION Staff recommended City Council reject the following claims and direct staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimants: Page 3 of 7 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 08/06/14 Miramontes, Marisela: Alleged trip and fall claim Estrada, Carlota: Alleged trip and fall claim Flores, Sergio: Alleged violation of the California Trust Act, Cal. Government Code Sections 7285- 7285.5: After a review of the investigation done by the police department in this matter and reviewing the government claim itself, as well as review of all relevant documents, it was determined that the City is not liable. 3. AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR WALNUT CREEK NATURE PARK This item was pulled for further discussion. Staff recommended that the City Council: 1. Award a contract for the conceptual design of Walnut Creek Nature Park to Restoration Design Group in the amount not to exceed $32,950; and 2. Authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Restoration Design Group. Council Member Garcia pulled this item to highlight the work of the Recreation and Community Services Department under the leadership of Manny Carrillo who worked hard to locate funding, including grants from Supervisor Gloria Molina, USGVWD and various environmental groups and that none of funding is general fund money. She said it is a wonderful project to see come to fruition and with that focus she thinks they are selecting the right group. A motion was made by Garcia, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5-0) to approve Item No. 3. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano NOES: None. ABSENT: None, ABSTAIN: None. 4. APPROVE SERVICES WITH SPECIALIZED BUSINESS SYSTEMS TO RELOCATE THE SPECIALIZED TRACK SHELVING AND STORAGE FOR THE POLICE EVIDENCE ROOM Staff recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the services outlined in the price quote contract with Specialized Business Systems for an amount not to exceed $29,601.50 from account 205-30-310-53200- 00000-2. Specialized Business Systems is the sole source vender because of their expertise, pervious installation and knowledge of the project; 2. Authorize the City Attorney to draft a contract for the Mayor's signature for services outlined in the attachments; and 3. Authorize the Director of Finance to make the necessary budgetary transfers. Page 4 of 7 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 08/06/14 5. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2014-029 SETTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014/15 Staff recommended adoption of Resolution No. 2014-029 Setting the Annual Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 2014/15 at $65,690,878. 6. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH NEFTALI CORTEZ, DBA NATIONWIDE COST RECOVERY SERVICES, FOR ASSISTANCE RE VACANT AND ABANDONED PROPERTY REGISTRATION PROGRAM This Item was pulled for further discussion. Staff recommended that the City Council direct the Chief Executive Officer to execute a Professional Service Agreement with Neftali Cortez, dba Nationwide Cost Recovery Services, to administer and enforce the provision of Chapter 150.250. Council Member Baca requested this item be pulled for further review until September. A motion was made by Baca, seconded by Rubio, and carried (5-0) directing staff to bring back this item in September 2014. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 7. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2014-028 TO SUPPORT SENATE BILL 1275 (DE LEON) It was recommended the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2014-018 by reading its title only and waive further reading. 8. POLICY FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES WITHIN THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK It was recommended that the City Council approve Administrative Policy # 028, entitled 'Development standards for Alcoholic Beverage Sales". SET MATTERS - PUBLIC HEARINGS 9. PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AND THE CITY'S 2014 CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT City Planner Amy Harbin presented the staff report. Mayor Lozano opened the public hearing and public comments. Mayor Lozano asked if there were any public speakers. Seeing there were no public speakers he closed the public hearing. Page 5of7 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 08/06/14 • A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (5—0) to adopt Resolution 2014-027 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK FINDING THE CITY TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND ADOPTING THE CMP LOCAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089." AYES: Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. CITY COUNCIL/ CITY CLERK/ CITY TREASURER/STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Rubio directed staff to begin a conceptual design for a Park/ Civic Center courtyard across from City Hall identified as an open space on the Arroyo Group specific plan and to identify possible resources for funding including the Quimby Park Land Funds. In addition she directed staff to light up the palm trees on Maine Street from Ramona to Clark and requested that Recreation and Community Services Director Manny Carrillo bring back a plan on August 20, 2014, for the City Council to consider a Farmers Market for three weeks beginning in September. Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco reported that according to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, Baldwin Park has an 11% unemployment rate that is higher than the state and national average of 7% and 6% respectively. In an effort to reduce the unemployment rate for financially burdened families in Baldwin Park and offer no cost or affordable job training programs, Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco requested the City Council direct staff to begin research on funding and possible locations for a WorkSource Center to be located in Baldwin Park and send a letter in support to our state legislative and congressional elected officials. Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco also stated that in order to address the needs of better access to higher education and low unemployment in Baldwin Park and to better serve the community, he directed staff to meet with Mt. SAC and to survey residents and community members on the need to bring a satellite campus to Baldwin Park. Council Member Baca said she has worked very closely with WorkSource Centers for the past 15 years and said the Council needs the public's support. She suggested reaching out to veterans and said the WorkSource Center provides job opportunities and training to reinvent yourself, upgrade your career and is funded for you. She stressed it is important for our residents and said Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco needs their support. Council Member Rubio suggested that the center be centrally located so the people can shop and eat in our community. Council Member Rubio asked for clarification on her request for a farmers market and asked if Council was on board with moving forward on her three (3) requests. Council Member Baca asked if the Council can pick an approximate date for the farmers market for planning purposes. Council Member Rubio responded saying they are planning on the last two weeks of September and first week of October. Page 6 of 7 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 08/06/14 Recreation and Community Services Director Carrillo added that a plan of action will be presented to the City Council for their consideration at the August 20, 2014 City Council meeting. He said the plan is to have the event on Thursdays; the last two (2) Thursdays in September and the first Thursday of October; then evaluate and bring the item back to Council for further discussion. Council Member Rubio stated she met with CCPHA and they have been doing a lot of work in our city on healthy living, healthy eating, eliminating obesity and they are looking for funding to continue their program. She explained that one of the elements they are missing is a farmers market and adding diversity in food to our farmer market would help them. Council Member Garcia addressed earlier public comments and clarified that she was not on the Council when Vijay Singhae was appointed to CEO; that the Council went out to executive search and interviewed a number of individuals before appointing Lili Hadsell; that she was not friends with former Finance Director Lorena Quijano but feels she did a great job while she was here and now thinks Craig Graves is doing a great job. Discussion then ensued regarding the selection process for the new CEO; the hiring of four (4) new police officers; the information Council received regarding the previous fiscal year budget deficit and the current $6.3 reserve and surplus. City Attorney Tafoya reminded the Mayor that this item was not agendized. A member of the public spoke and stated she appreciated the Council's comments but said they need to leave the past behind and move forward together and not point fingers. She urged them to work together for the community and welcomed the new CEO and new School Superintendent. Mayor Lozano asked CEO Yauchzee to work with the owner of the Baldwin Park Grill on changing the ordinance. Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco directed staff to bring the ordinance back at the next meeting and said the City is moving forward on the letter of support for the WorkSource Center. City Attorney Tafoya announced that Council would be moving to closed session and staff will be reporting out in public session, in case any member of the public would like to stay. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Lozano and seconded by Garcia to adjtur • Closed Session at 9:10 p.m. -yor ATTEST: r 1 44 City Cler APPROVED: Page 7 of 7