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BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 1, 2014, 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER - 14403 E. Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, 91706
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m.
INVOCATION
The invocation was provided by Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tern Pacheo.
ROLL CALL
Council Member Cruz Baca
Council Member Monica Garcia
Council Member Susan Rubio
Mayor Pro Tern Ricardo Pacheco
Mayor Manuel Lozano
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Lozano stated that no reportable action was taken and that Item Nos. 1 through 4 of the
Closed Session agenda are being carried forward to the next regularly scheduled Closed
Session.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Lozano extended condolences to the citizens of the City of Bell Gardens and the family
of Mayor Daniel Crespo due to his recent death.
Condolences were also extended to the family, friends, and fellow officers of the Covina Police
Department for the loss of Police Officer Jordan Corder, age 28, who passed away after his
motorcycle was struck by a car. Officer Corder leaves behind his wife, his mother, and his
father, a retired Covina police captain. The Mayor directed staff to prepare and send a letter of
condolences on behalf of the City and Police Department of Baldwin Park.
The Mayor closed in memory of Cookie Hasan Brown, a long-time resident and dear friend to
the Mayor and the community.
Mayor Lozano noted that he was able to view the video from the first Baldwin Park Downtown
Street Market, held on Thursday, September 25, and was impressed with the community turn
out, and he recognized the hard work of the vendors and City staff who participated. He was
pleased to see that the citizens attending appeared to be enjoying themselves and that the
event provided a much-needed boost to the businesses in the area.
Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco mentioned that there were more than 52 vendors featured at the event
and the Americana Tacos enjoyed a significant boost in customer visits very the highest
patronage. He noted that the Street Market would be held twice more, on October 2 and
October 9, and suggested that Council consider holding similar events as the holiday season
approaches to help boost local businesses.
Councilmember Baca thanked the City staff and was very pleased with the community
participation, particularly the families that were present. She thanked Councilmember Rubio for
pursuing this idea and for pursuing it from concept to fruition.
Parks and Recreation Director Manny Carrillo responded to an inquiry by Councilmember Rubio
to confirm that this year Senior Prom will take place on Friday, October 10th, at the Courtyard
Marriott.
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Councilmember Garcia presented a Proclamation for Homeless Awareness Week to Todd M.
Palmquist, San Gabriel Valley Consortium on Homeless.
Councilmember Baca presented a Proclamation for Festival of Diwali October 23, 2014 to Niraj
Shah, a resident of Baldwin Park.
Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco presented a Proclamation recognizing October 2014 as National
Dental Hygiene Month to Wanda Edelman, Total Care Dental and Orthodontics.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Lozano invited the public to speak on Public Communications at 7:17 p.m.
James Hunley, a local resident, expressed his objection to the City Attorney defending members
of the Council; spoke about the Public Records Act, saying that depriving access to public
records is embarrassing and that public records should be turned over to a requestor when
asked for; stated that he was the one responsible for perpetuating the indictment of several
Council members at the City of Irwindale.
Mr. Luna, a Baldwin Park resident, opined that the best way to attract new business to Baldwin
Park is to seek businesses that have the ability to bring in revenue; feels that the City does not
consider the impact on residents and large businesses are being given special dispensation.
Thomas Carey, local resident, commented on work performed on his vehicle by a local
automotive business; expressed displeasure with the service provided and urged others to
always pay for services with a credit card as it provides a method of disputing charges based on
customer dissatisfaction.
Paul Cook announced that he has filed a lawsuit against one of the City officials; alleged that
the lawsuit is a result of his being unjustly targeted for harassment and retaliation.
Linda Lee, a local resident, sought assist because there has been an increase in problems with
mosquito bites lately.
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John Rios, expressed appreciation for the Street Market event held the past Thursday evening;
opined that the children appeared to be having fun, the families were enjoying themselves and
the event overall was a success; stated that he is looking forward to the next event.
Greg Tuttle, a local resident and business owner, stated that the Police Officers did a good job
patrolling the Street Market; thanked Council and City staff, in particular Maria Moreno, for her
hard work; urged Council to consider expanding the program to include a larger area and
incorporate it with the summer Concerts in the Park.
Mayor Lozano closed Public Communications at 7:28 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Garcia announced that she would be recusing herself from participation and
vote on the Consent Calendar for the same reasons as announced at the previous meeting [her
former employer, Meruelo Maddux Properties, which acquired by Evoq, had been involved in
discussions with L.A. Fitness on the Oval Site project; since she is a stockholder of Meruelo
Maddux/Evoq, she recused herself from vote on all consent calendar items]. Councilmember
Garcia left the daises and the Chambers at 7:48 p.m.
Councilmember Rubio requested Item No. 4 be pulled from the consent calendar for separate
consideration. Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco requested that Item No. 7 also be pulled for further
discussion.
1. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS
Staff recommends City Council ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (4—0 — 1, Garcia
abstained) to ratify the Warrants and Demands Register.
AYES: Baca, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Garcia.
2. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Receive and file:
1. Minutes of March 5, 2014— Special Meeting; Regular Meeting; Housing
Authority.
2. Minutes of August 20, 2014— Special Meeting; Regular Meeting; Finance
Meeting; Housing Authority.
3. Minutes of September 3, 2014 —Special Meeting; Regular Meeting; Housing
Authority.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (4 — 0 — 1, Garcia
abstained) to receive and file the Meeting Minutes specified.
AYES: Baca, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Garcia.
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3. NOMINATIONS BY RESOLUTION FOR SAN GABRIEL BASIN WATER QUALITY
AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBER &ALTERNATE REPRESENTING CITIES WITHOUT
PUMPING RIGHTS (RESOLUTION NO. 2014-034).
Staff recommends that City Council nominate and support Luis "Louie"A. Aguinaga, and
adopt Resolution No. 2014.034.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (4 — 0 — 1, Garcia
abstained) to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2014-034 entitled "A Resolution of
the City of Baldwin Park California Nominating Mayor/Councilmember Luis "Louie" A.
Aguinaga to Represent Cities Without Prescriptive Water Pumping Rights on the
Board of the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority."
AYES: Baca, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Garcia.
4. AUTHORIZATION PURCHASE OF VEHICLE LIFTS
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the purchase of one set of Rotary
Mach W618 portable lifts and accessories, and removal and disposal of the obsolete in-
ground hydraulic lift and permanent closure of the lift pit.
Councilmember Rubio requested this item be taken separately and asked staff to
clarify the nature of the purchase and the funding source to pay for the purchase.
Public Works Director Dan Wall explained that the current in-ground vehicle lift
located in the Public Works yard is inoperable and is in need of replacement; stated
that this purchase will provide for six (6) portable vehicle lifts that can be used at any
location and have the capacity to lift any one of the City's vehicles; stated that
funding will be provided from the Fleet Services Equipment Replacement and Asset
Forfeiture funds and not from the General Fund.
A motion was made by Rubio, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (4 — 0 — 1, Garcia
abstained) to receive and file the Treasurer's Report of July 2014.
AYES: Baca, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Garcia.
5. PARKING RESTRICTIONS FOR VEHICLES WITH ADVERTISING AND
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
It is recommended the City Council conduct a second reading, by title only and adopt
Ordinance 1365, entitled " AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 72.21 OF THE CITY OF
BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE."
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (4 — 0 — 1, Garcia
abstained) to conduct a second reading, by title only and adopt Ordinance 1365,
entitled " AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN
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PARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 72.21 OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN
PARK MUNICIPAL CODE."
AYES: Baca, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Garcia.
6. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2014-035, REVISED CITY-WIDE
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
Staff recommends the City Council approve and adopt Resolution No. 2014-035, entitled
"REVISED CITY-WIDE RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE," and direct staff to
implement the Revised Records Retention Schedule.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (4 — 0 — 1, Garcia
abstained) Resolution No. 2014-035, entitled "REVISED CITY-WIDE RECORDS
RETENTION SCHEDULE."
AYES: Baca, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Garcia.
7. APPROVAL OF A 3-PARTY AGREEMENT BETWEEN FITNESS INTERNATIONAL,
LLC, MIG/HOGLE-IRELAND, INC, AND THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK FOR CEQA
AND PLANNING RELATED SERVICES FOR A PROPOSED 45,000 S.F. LA FITNESS
AND 9,000 S.F. RETAIL /RESTAURANT BUILDING AT 13822-13916 GARVEY
AVENUE (OVAL SITE)
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the 3-Party Agreement and direct the
Mayor to sign the Agreement between Fitness International, LLC, Hogle-Ireland, Inc. and
the City of Baldwin Park.
Councilmember Garcia announced at the beginning of the meeting that she would
abstain from vote of Item No. 8 because she owns stock in the company, Meruelo
Maddux, which was bought out by Evoq.
Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco requested that this item be pulled from the agenda
because he had previously requested a report from the City Attorney that pertains to
this agreement.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (4— 0 — 1, Garcia
abstained) to pull this item and hold for the next regularly scheduled Council
meeting.
AYES: Baca, Rubio, Pacheco, Lozano
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Garcia.
Councilmember Garcia returned to Chambers at 7:51 p.m. and resumed her position on the
daises.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS
None.
CITY COUNCIL/CITY CLERK/ CITY TREASURER/ STAFF REQUESTS &
COMMUNICATIONS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to discuss, and all other matters having been addressed, a
motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 p.m.
The next Regular Council Meeting will to be held on October 1, 2014, in the City Council
Chambers located at 14403 East Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, California. A Study Session
and Special Session will be held on October 1, 2014, beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed by Closed
Session. The Regular Business Meeting will commence at 7:00 p.m.
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