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Home My WebLink About2013 11 06 CC MIN MINUTES BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 2013, 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 7:05 p.m. INVOCATION The invocation was provided by Pastor Jackson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lozano. ROLL CALL The following Council Members were in attendance: Council Member Marlen Garcia Council Member Ricardo Pacheco Council Member Susan Rubio Mayor Pro Tem Monica Garcia Mayor Manuel Lozano ANNOUNCEMENTS The Mayor announced, 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 this evening and each Council Member is paid an additional stipend of$30 for attending the Housing Authority meeting and $50 for attending the Finance Authority meeting. Mayor Lozano congratulated Susan Rubio, Marie Contreras and Alejandra Avila on their re- election and congratulated Cruz Baca as the newly elected Council Member. The Mayor also recognized Carlos Lopez elected to the School Board, Teresa Vargas re-elected School Board Member, Laura Santos elected to Mount Sac Board of Trustees, Al Contreras re-elected to the Water Board, Lanet Pacheco and Mariana Lake re-elected to the Los Angeles County Water District, and Paul Hernandez elected to the Water Board. The Mayor also thanked Mr. Woods for his service on the Water Board. Mayor Lozano requested that the meeting adjourn in memory of Salvador Ruben Holguin, longtime resident and active senior in the City. Mayor Lozano also wished to send the Council's condolences to the family of Joe Lee, an active senior in Baldwin Park, who passed away. Council Member Garcia thanked all of her supporters and congratulated Laura Santos for her victory on the Mount Sac Board of Trustees. She stated it has been a wonderful experience representing Baldwin Park and she is fortunate to have served for fourteen (14) years. Mayor Pro Tem Garcia congratulated all of the winners and especially wanted to acknowledge everyone that stayed very positive during the election. Council Member Pacheco congratulated all the winners, noting that there was a lot of passion, and a lot of people got together and talked about the issues in the community working together. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 11/6/13 He also congratulated Laura Santos on a great campaign message and the first to represent Baldwin Park in the new seat. Council Member Pacheco asked that the meeting also adjourn in memory of Ruben T. Garcia, a 32-year employee of Baldwin Park, who recently retired and just passed away. Council Member Rubio congratulated everyone. Mayor Pro Tern Garcia announced she will be leaving the City Council meeting at 8 p.m. due to an early morning flight. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Lozano announced the opening of public communications and the limit of three (3) minutes for each speaker. Jeannette Hyman, SCIL, explained that her nonprofit organization assists with free advocacy, housing, assisted technologies, peer counseling, computer literacy program, brail training and stated that over 50% of their employees are disabled. She announced they will be holding a health awareness fair in Baldwin Park in the near future and is here to let the Council know that her agency is out there offering services to their constituents. Thomas Carey, former resident, congratulated the winners of the new Council. He spoke on the City budget, the positive changes on the Council, and bringing new business to the City. Mr. Luna, resident, stated that the containers on Athol Street have been there a long time and should be removed but not at the City's expense. He stated the Council was voted in to look at the City and clean it up. Julian Casas, head boxing coach, stated he wants to officially congratulate Cruz Baca, Susan Rubio and Laura Santos on their victories. A boxing program participant congratulated Cruz Baca, Susan Rubio and Laura Santos. Paul Cook stated that yesterday was a glorious day in the City of Baldwin Park and thanked everyone that made it possible. He thanked Gregg Tuttle for exposing the corruption; he congratulated Cruz Baca and Susan Rubio, and said the boxers were the ones who took the last votes away from Marlen Garcia. Margarita Vargas, resident, said when she sees 29,518 registered voters and only 4,000 actually voted she does not call that democracy. When she sees at least 51% of registered voters going to the polls then that is democracy. She requested that the City Clerk develop a program to get citizens to vote. Jonathan Romero, resident and employee of Baldwin Park, stated he is working in horrible working conditions, has never been properly trained to work with hazardous materials or vaccinated for hepatitis B, has not had a raise in six years, and said the City is unprepared if there were a natural disaster today. Louis Mendez, former resident, invited the City Council to attend the First Annual Health Fair at Foster Elementary School on November 16th. He said the Fire Department, Home Depot and Waste Management will all be there offering free services and checkups. He said there will also be raffle prizes and all the proceeds will go directly to the school. Page 2 of 6 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 11/6/13 Terri Muse, Waste Management, congratulated Cruz Baca, Susan Rubio, Marie Contreras, Alejandra Avila and the Mayor on their successful election. She also said she is proud of Council Member Garcia and announced they have partnered with Baldwin Park High School Earth Academy students in an educational program called The Clean Cart Challenge and the winner will be announced in December. Greg Tuttle, business owner, congratulated Susan Rubio, Cruz Baca, Laura Santos and Al Contreras on their election. He said this was a victory for the citizens and residents and he hopes it is a smooth transaction when we get Cruz Baca. He said the new majority is for the residents. John DeLeon congratulated the winners of the election and said he hopes what Council Member Rubio stressed during her campaign, that she would like to see City Council be more cordial, comes to fruition. He said this is a fresh start and [Coucil] can work at tackling the big problems faced as a community. Resident public speaker, congratulated Marie Contreras, Alejandra Avila, Susan Rubio and Cruz Baca and Mayor Lozano for their re-election. Jason Adams, President of the Baldwin Park Police Association, congratulated everyone who was successful in their campaign. He said the Baldwin Park Police Association will not be going away and if the election had gone the other way he would be here talking about not outsourcing the police department. He said he is looking forward to a new day in the City of Baldwin Park and will continue to support those who are here for the community. Maude DeTrellis, resident, congratulated those who won and thanked Council Member Garcia for the years that she has put in with the City and for the veterans. She said she hopes the Council will put the things the City needs to a vote of the constituents and hopes [the community] can move forward. With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Lozano closed Public Communications. Mayor Lozano announced the Annual Veteran's Celebration will be held on Monday at 1:00 p.m. and welcomed the public to attend. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 4) Mayor Lozano pulled Item No. 4 for further discussion. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Marlen Garcia, and carried (5—0) to approve Item Nos. 1, 2 and 3 on the consent calendar. AYES: Garcia, Pacheco, Rubio, Garcia, Lozano NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 1. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Staff recommends City Council ratify the attached Warrants and Demands. Page 3 of 6 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 11/6/13 2. CLAIM REJECTION Staff recommends City Council reject the claim of Stephanie Y Flores, Arnold Lutz, and Frank Zarate and direct staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimant. 3. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 1360 AMENDING SECTION 125.010 AND 125.020 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF SINGLE CIGARS Staff recommends that the City Council introduce by first reading by title only Ordinance No. 1360, "AN ORDINANCE OF CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING SECTIONS 125.010 AND 125.020 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF SINGLE CIGARS (APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK)" After voting to approve this item under the Consent Calendar, Council Member Pacheco reopened the item and requested that it be moved to the next meeting. Council Member Garcia stated there are members of the audience waiting to speak on this item. By a consensus of the City Council, Item No. 3 was reopened to hear public comment. Public Speaker stated he is opposed to this item but is willing to come back on another date to speak. Resident spoke in support of this item because he said single cigarettes cause damage to his family and the community. A subsequent motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Marlen Garcia, and carried (5 — 0) to move Item No. 3 to the next meeting. AYES: Garcia, Pacheco, Rubio, Garcia, Lozano NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 4. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 1361 ADOPTING 2013 EDITION OF CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (CBS), ELECTRICAL CODE (CEC), PLUMBING CODE (CPC), MECHANICAL CODE (CMC) AND 2013 GREEN BUILDING CODE Staff recommends City Council waive further reading, read by title only and introduce for first reading, Ordinance No. 1361 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING CHAPTER 150 OF TITLE 15 AND ADDING A NEW SECTION TITLE 15 TO CHAPTER 150 OF BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, SPECIFICALLY THE 2010 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; THE 2013 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE; THE 2013 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE; THE 2013 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; THE 2013 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; THE 2013 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE; Page 4 of 6 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 11/6/13 THE 2013 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA ELEVATOR SAFETY CONSTRUCTION CODE; THE 2013 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE; THE 2013 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE; THE 2013 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE; AS MANDATED BY CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 18938". (This item was pulled by Mayor Lozano for further discussion.) Mayor Lozano read the title of Item No. 4. The Staff Report was presented by Building Official Gene Logan. Mayor Lozano called for public comment and seeing none closed public comment. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Marlen Garcia, and carried (5— 0)to approve Item No. 4. AYES: Garcia, Pacheco, Rubio, Garcia, Lozano NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. REPORTS OF OFFICERS 5. CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 16, 2013. AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING SECTION 153.170.107 RELATING TO THE CREATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAM; AND THE ADOPTION OF THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (APPLICANT: KAISER PERMANENTE; CASE NUMBER: AZC-174) Staff recommends City Council to adopt Resolution 2013-035 titled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAMS. (APPLICANT: KAISER PERMANENTE; CASE NUMBER: AZC- 174);" and Staff recommends City Council introduce by first reading by title only Ordinance 1359, "AN ORDINANCE OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ADDING SECTION 153.170.107 TO THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAMS. (LOCATION: ALL COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND MIXED USE ZONES; APPLICANT: KAISER PERMANENTE; CASE NUMBER: AZC-174)." Mayor Lozano read the title of Item No. 5. Council Member Garcia recused herself because she is an employee of Kaiser Permanente. Page 5 of 6 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 11/6/13 Skyler Denniston, Senior Land Use Manager Kaiser Permanente, thanked Community Development staff for their assistance with this ordinance and offered to answer any questions the City Council has. Mayor Lozano called for public comment and seeing none closed public comment. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (4–0– 1)with Council Member Garcia abstaining, to adopt Resolution 2013-035 titled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAMS. (APPLICANT: KAISER PERMANENTE; CASE NUMBER: AZC-174)." and present an ordinance for introduction and first reading by title only Ordinance 1359, "AN ORDINANCE OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ADDING SECTION 153.170.107 TO THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAMS. (LOCATION: ALL COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND MIXED USE ZONES; APPLICANT: KAISER PERMANENTE; CASE NUMBER: AZC-174)." AYES: Pacheco, Rubio, Garcia, Lozano NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Marlen Garcia. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Lozano and seconded by Monica Garcia to adjourn the City Council meeting at 8:01 p.m. in memory of Salvador Ruben Holguin, Joe Lee and Ruben T. Garcia. ATTEST: — A City Clerk flich Page 6 of 6