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BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 5, 2014, 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER - 14403 E. Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, 91706
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Councilmember Rubio announced that, as a school teacher, she hosts a contest each year for
her 3rd grade class and the winner of that contest is appointed as Honorary Mayor for a Day.
This year, Alex He won and, therefore, would preside as Honorary Mayor, overseeing the
proceedings of the Council meeting.
INVOCATION
The invocation was provided by Pastor Jackson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Honorary Mayor He.
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Council Member Cruz Baca
Council Member Susan Rubio
Mayor Pro Tem Ricardo Pacheco
Mayor Manuel Lozano
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Council Member Monica Garcia
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Lozano stated that no reportable action was taken on items discussed during Closed
Session.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Lozano requested that the meeting be closed in memory of Patricia Salva, a long-time
resident of Baldwin Park who passed away on October 18, 2014, and is survived by her two
children and four grandchildren. She was an active member of the community and will be
missed by her friends and loved ones.
Mayor Lozano also extended condolences to the family of Anthony Bejarano, who passed away
on October 27, 2014. Mr. Bejarano served as President and as an active member of the
Baldwin Park Unified School District, and was a Vietnam Veteran who earned a Silver Star for
bravery in combat.
Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco asked that the meeting be closed in memory of Guadalupe Morel, with
condolences being extended to her surviving son, Abel Morel, who is a local business owner
and active community member.
Council extended congratulations to all those community leaders and state legislators who
succeeded in the November 4, 2014, election and expressed support for a prosperous and
united future.
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Presentation to Richard and Josephine Rivera in Recognition of being selected as Senior
Center King and Queen for 2014.
City Clerk Avila informed the Mayor that the presentation for Senior Center King and Queen
2014 was being postponed until the next regularly scheduled Council meeting because the
Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing In-Home Care Providers and declaring November
as Family Caregivers month.
Councilmember Baca presented a Proclamation to recognize all of the In-Home Care
Providers who serve those in need in Baldwin Park and to express appreciation for their
compassionate service.
CalTrans presentation and report to City Council on the Interstate 10/605 Interchange project.
Marilyn Hayes, Public Communications Officer for MCM Construction, Inc., narrated a
PowerPoint presentation and played a brief video to show the progress of the project and to
provide a timeline for the completion of the job. Following the presentation, both
representatives from MCM answered questions of Council and staff. Council directed staff
to incorporate some of the information and work schedule into the Baldwin Park NOW
citizen newsletter.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Honorary Mayor He opened Public Communications at 7:14 p.m. and noted that each speaker
is permitted a total of three minutes.
Mary McCormick, representing the Los Angeles Metro-Transportation Authority provided
Council and the public with informational flyers relating to the proposed road improvement
project for State Route 710 North; stated that the Draft Environmental Impact (EIR) and the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Reports would be available for public review and
comment in February 2015, that the public review period had been extended from 45 to 90
days, and that two public hearings would be held to obtain community input; encouraged
everyone to check the website regularly to keep up with what is going on with the project.
Daniel Lovanos, organ transplant patient and Ambassador of OneLegacy, a non-profit organ
and tissue recovery organization expressed his appreciation to Council for all the support the
City has shown in the past and invited the Mayor to participate in creating the OneLegacy float,
to be featured in the 2015 Annual Rose Parade, by placing a rose on behalf of Baldwin Park.
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Thomas Kern,i a concerned citizen, commented on a blog he had recently read and expressed
his displeasure; showed his support to Baldwin Park Police by encouraging the continuation of
issuing traffic citations for those driving without a valid driver's license.
Al Luna, local resident, commented on the Baldwin Park Soccer League's continued use of city
property for storing equipment; stated that the City should be charging the soccer league for
using the local fields and for storing items on the property; stated that its a revenue source and
opined that Council is giving the city away.
Anita Diaz, Housing Commissioner, expressed concern regarding the traffic congestion between
the Target shopping center at Baldwin Park Boulevard and Francisquito Avenue; suggested that
consideration should be given to opening a right turn lane on east bound Francisquito Avenue at
Vineland Avenue; suggested that providing the extra flow from eastbound Francisquito to south
bound Vineland would help open up through traffic lanes; suggested that a study be conducted
to determine whether it is possible to convert the right hand lane into a turn lane to increase
traffic flow.
Magda Torrellas, also a Housing Commissioner, spoke about the poor hygienic conditions in the
Women's Restroom and the community pool; expressed concern about water seeping from the
toilet area into the dressing area where use of electric appliances (hair dryers) could cause
harm; expressed support for the efforts of Baldwin Park Police in issuing tickets for various
motor vehicle and traffic violations.
Hermina Valdez, resident in the 15000 block of Nabilla Place, expressed concern and asked for
City assistance because the street-lighting in her neighborhood is insufficient and she feels it is
unsafe to walk at night; she also noted that there is an abandoned house down the street from
her house which is being vandalized several times.
Honorary Mayor He closed Public Communications at 8:03 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco requested that Item No. 4 be taken separately 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 Pacheco, and carried (4 —0— 0;
Councilmember Garcia Absent) to ratify the Warrants and Demands Register.
AYES: Baca, Lozano, Rubio, Pacheco
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Garcia.
ABSTAIN: None.
2. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Receive and file:
Meeting Minutes of July 17, 2013, for the Special Meeting and Regular City Council
and the Finance Authority and City Housing Authority Regular Meetings.
Meeting Minutes of August 7, 2013, for the Special Meeting and Regular City Council
Meeting.
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Meeting Minutes of August 21, 2013, for the Special Meeting and Regular City Council
Meeting.
Meeting Minutes of September 4, 2013, for the Special Meeting and Regular City
Council Meeting.
Meeting Minutes of September 18, 2013, for the Special Meeting and Regular City
Council Meeting and the Finance Authority and City Housing Authority Regular
Meetings.
Meeting Minutes of October 2, 2013, for the Special Meeting and Regular City Council
Meeting.
Meeting Minutes of October 16, 2013, for the Regular City Council Meeting.
Meeting Minutes of November 6, 2013, for the Regular City Council Meeting.
Meeting Minutes of November 20, 2013, for the Special Meeting and Regular City
Council Meeting and the Finance Authority and City Housing Authority Regular
Meetings.
Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2014, for the City Housing Authority Regular Meeting.
Meeting Minutes of April 2, 2014, for the Special Meeting and Regular City Council
Meeting
Meeting Minutes of October 1, 2014, for the Special Meeting and Regular City Council
Meeting.
Meeting Minutes of October 8, 2014, for the Special Meeting of the City Council.
Meeting Minutes of October 15, 2014, for the Special Meeting and Regular City
Council Meeting.
Meeting Minutes of October 22, 2014, for the Special Meeting of the City Council.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (4 —0—0;
Councilmember Garcia Absent) to approve and file the Meeting Minutes.
AYES: Baca, Lozano, Rubio, Pacheco
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Garcia.
ABSTAIN: None.
3. CLAIM REJECTION
Staff recommends that City Council reject the following claims and direct staff to send
the appropriate notice of rejection to claimant(s):
Cuellar, Marc: Claimant alleges that vehicle was improperly impounded.
Eubanks, Nathan: Claimant alleges that vehicle was improperly impounded.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (4 — 0 — 0;
Councilmember Garcia Absent) to reject the claims and authorize staff to send
the appropriate notice of rejection to claimant(s).
AYES: Baca, Lozano, Rubio, Pacheco
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Garcia. ABSTAIN: None.
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4. APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2014-040, ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
OF BALDWIN PARK ADOPTING "THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK SAFE ROUTES TO
SCHOOL MASTER PLAN."
Staff recommends that Council approve and adopt Resolution No. 2014-040, entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ADOPTING "THE CITY OF
BALDWIN PARK SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL MASTER PLAN."
Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco requested this item be heard separately. Mayor Pro Tern
Pacheco took a few minutes to explain the intent of this plan, the funding sources, and
how it will benefit the community both immediately and in the future.
A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Baca, and carried (4—0 —0;
Councilmember Garcia Absent) to Approve and Adopt Resolution No. 2014-040,
entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ADOPTING "THE
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL MASTER PLAN."
AYES: Baca, Lozano, Rubio, Pacheco
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Garcia.
ABSTAIN: None.
5. APPROVE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH EVANS BROOKS
ASSOCIATES TO PREPARE THREE CALL FOR PROJECTS GRANT
APPLICATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the
professional services agreement with Evans Brooks Associates to prepare three (3) Call
for Projects transportation funding applications, and authorize the Director of Finance to
make appropriate transfers and fund adjustments.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (4—0— 0;
Councilmember Garcia Absent) to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the
professional services agreement with Evans Brooks Associates to prepare three
(3) Call for Projects transportation funding applications, and authorize the
Director of Finance to make appropriate transfers and fund adjustments.
AYES: Baca, Lozano, Rubio, Pacheco
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Garcia.
ABSTAIN: None.
6. APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE CODE ENFORCEMENT STAFF TO ADMINISTER
AND ENFORCE THE FORECLOSURE AND VACANT LAND PROGRAM
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize and direct the Code Enforcement staff
of the Baldwin Park Police Department to administer and enforce the Foreclosure and
Vacant Land Program.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (4 —0—0;
Councilmember Garcia Absent) to authorize and direct the Code Enforcement
staff of the Baldwin Park Police Department to administer and enforce the
Foreclosure and Vacant Land Program.
AYES: Baca, Lozano, Rubio, Pacheco
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Garcia.
ABSTAIN: None.
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7. APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $30,000 FROM THE
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FUND 230 FOR MEDIA OUTREACH TO
IMPROVE BUSINESS, CIVIC AND COMMUNITY VISIBILITY.
Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council authorize expenditures up to $30,000
for Fiscal Year 2014/15 from the Business Improvement District (Fund 230) for a media
outreach program and the Director of Finance be authorized to execute the necessary
transfers and budget amendments and direct staff to hire a consultant or part-time
employee to develop and execute a media outreach program.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (4—0— 0;
Councilmember Garcia Absent) to approve and authorize the expenditures and
authorize the Director of Finance to execute the necessary transfers and budget
amendments as necessary.
AYES: Baca, Lozano, Rubio, Pacheco
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Garcia.
ABSTAIN: None.
8. RATIFICATION OF THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH MR. MARC
CASTAGNOLA, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Staff recommends that City Council ratify the employment agreement with Marc
Castagnola, to serve as the Director of Community Development and authorize the
Mayor to sign the agreement.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (4—0—0;
Councilmember Garcia Absent) to ratify the employment agreement with Marc
Castagnola, to serve as the Director of Community Development and authorize
the Mayor to sign the agreement.
AYES: Baca, Lozano, Rubio, Pacheco
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Garcia.
ABSTAIN: None..
9. APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH TAFOYA & GARCIA LLP
AND ROBERT N. TAFOYA, CLARIFYING THAT THE LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDED
INCLUDE THE SUCCESSOR AND HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCIES
Staff recommends that City Council approve the Amendment to the Agreement with
Tafoya & Garcia LLP and Robert Tafoya, which clarifies the terms of the Agreement to
provide that legal services rendered shall include the Successor and Housing Successor
Agencies, and authorize the Mayor to sign the Amendment.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (4—0—0;
Councilmember Garcia Absent) to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the
Amendment to the Agreement with Tafoya & Garcia LLP and Robert Tafoya.
AYES: Baca, Lozano, Rubio, Pacheco
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Garcia.
ABSTAIN: None.
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10. APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2014-042, ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, RECOGNIZING THE
IMPORTANCE OF THE IN-HOME CARE PROVIDER WORKFORCE AND NATIONAL
FIAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER."
Staff recommends that Council approve and adopt Resolution No. 2014-042, entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK,
CALIFORNIA, RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF THE IN-HOME CARE
PROVIDER WORKFORCE AND NATIONAL FIAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH FOR
THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER."
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 —0) to
approve and file the Meeting Minutes.
AYES: Baca, Lozano, Rubio, Pacheco
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Garcia.
ABSTAIN: None.
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 7:50 p.m.
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�ozano, Mayor
Alejandra Av. a, City Clerk
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