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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 12 17 CC MIN MINUTES BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 17, 2014, 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER - 14403 E. Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, 91706 These minutes are transcribe in order of the agenda and do not necessarily reflect the order in which items were heard of discussed. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Lozano at 7:10 p.m. INVOCATION The invocation was provided by Pastor Jackson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lozano. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Member Ricardo Pacheco Council Member Monica Garcia Council Member Susan Rubio Mayor Pro Tem Cruz Baca Mayor Manuel Lozano REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION Mayor Lozano announced that Council had recessed the Closed Session and would be reconvening immediately after the Council Regular Meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Lozano announced, as required by Government Code section 54954.3, that 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. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS None. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Lozano opened Public Communications at 7:06 p.m. and noted that each speaker is permitted a total of three (3) minutes to speak. Al Luna, Baldwin Park resident, opined that the city is giving away opportunities to generate revenue; stating that the community is getting nothing in return; says that something should be given in return when a developer is allowed to build; asked that Council tell how much business they have brought into the community that generates revenue. Danny Cronza, New Beginnings Ministry, introduced himself and invited the city to partner with the New Beginnings Ministry; noted that the Ministry opens its food bank every Friday and invites those in need to come in. John Rios, Baldwin Park resident, expressed concern regarding the notification to residents regarding Parks and Recreation events as well as Planning Commission and Housing issues that are not being properly disseminated to the residents; noted that the NOW Newsletter is not an effective way of providing notification since it is not published frequently enough and are often tossed aside; noted that many people of fixed income cannot afford to buy newspaper subscription and that the City should be mailing notices to resident; opined that the City should be working with the community to insure good communication and that the proposed projects are in line with what the people want. Greg Tuttle, Baldwin Park business owner, opined that there is a serious lack of communication with the community; noted that there are CDBG funds available and that City Housing should be working with local churches to identify those who are in need of assistance; echoed the opinion of others with regard to noticing the community about proposed changes; voices strong objection to the current lawsuit with Vineland Keystone and expression confusion as to why the City would spend so much money on a lawsuit over blighted property; stated that the property had previously been an assisted living facility and that those residents who purchased in the neighborhood knew that a the time they purchased; opined that Council should not be promising what can't be done. Magda Torrellas, Planning Commissioner, expressed appreciation for the NOW Newsletter but noted that the publication frequency is insufficient for use as notification source; suggested that distribution electronically would seem to be more cost effective rather than seeing so many of the printed newsletters thrown away; suggested canvassing the community to determine how residents feel about the publication, what method should be used to disseminate it, how frequently it should be published and who is reading it. Jose Lopez, Baldwin Park resident, inquired about zoning and building requirements for building a 'mother-in-law' unit at property located at 4856 Lante Street, where his parents have property. Mayor Lozano informed him that that very matter would be coming up for discussions in January 2015 and asked Mr. Lopez to speak to staff to determine when the subject will be covered. Seeing no others wishing to speak, Mayor Lozano closed Public Communications at 7:25 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR 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 (5—0) to ratify the Warrants and Demands Register. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Page 2 of 5 2. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Receive and file: Meeting Minutes of January 16, 2013, Regular Meeting of the City Council. Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2014, for the Study Session and Special Meeting, Regular Meeting, Housing Authority and Finance Authority meetings of the City Council. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 — 0) to receive and file the Minutes. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 3. TREASURER'S REPORT—OCTOBER 2014 Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the Treasurer's Report for the month of October 2014. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 — 0) to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for the month of October 2014 AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 4. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A POLICE DEPARTMENT MOBILE COMMAND VEHICLE WITH FEDERAL ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS, STATE ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS AND TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM FUNDS Staff recommends that Council approve and authorize: 1. Waive the formal bidding process on one (1) vehicle, pursuant to Baldwin Park Municipal Code §34.37, as existing cooperative purchasing contracts already exist with other government agencies; and 2. Authorize the Police Department to purchase the new vehicle through existing contracts; joining in the cooperative purchasing contracts; and 3. Direct the Director of Finance to take the necessary action to make the required budget amendments in Funds 205 and 206, and Fund 271 - Project 17233, for a total expenditure of $336,605.30 for the restricted purchase of a new Police Department Mobile Command vehicle from Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. (USV); and 4. Authorize the Chief of Police or his designee to complete all appropriate documentation to complete the purchase. Page 3 of 5 A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5—0) approve and authorize staff recommendations to: 1. Waive the formal bidding process on one (1) vehicle, pursuant to Baldwin Park Municipal Code §34.37, as existing cooperative purchasing contracts already exist with other government agencies; and 2. Authorize the Police Department to purchase the new vehicle through existing contracts; joining in the cooperative purchasing contracts; and 3. Direct the Director of Finance to take the necessary action to make the required budget amendments in Funds 205 and 206, and Fund 271 - Project 17233, for a total expenditure of $336,605.30 for the restricted purchase of a new Police Department Mobile Command vehicle from Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. (USV); and 4. Authorize the Chief of Police or his designee to complete all appropriate documentation to complete the purchase. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 5. INTRODUCE AND CONDUCT A FIRST READING, BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE FURTHER READING OF ORDINANCE 1367, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING THE VACANT AND ABANDONED PROPERTY REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS AT SECTION 150.250 ET SEQ. OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE." Staff recommends that Council conduct a first reading, by title only, and waive further reading to introduce Ordinance 1367, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING THE VACANT AND ABANDONED PROPERTY REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS AT SECTION 150.250 ET SEQ. OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE." A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 — 0) to introduce Ordinance 1367, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING THE VACANT AND ABANDONED PROPERTY REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS AT SECTION 150.250 ET SEQ. OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE.". AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. REPORTS OF OFFICERS None. Page 4 of 5 CITY COUNCIL/ CITY CLERK/ CITY TREASURER/ STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS Request by Mayor Lozano for discussion and to direct staff on the following: Review and evaluate the development standards relating to second dwelling units, including but not limited to maximum allowable floor area and bring back information in a future study session. After brief discussion, Council directed staff to bring the item back for Council consideration at the Study Session to be held on January 21, 2015. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to discuss, and all other matters having been addressed, a motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Mayor ATTEST: / M. -L• - •, ayor Alejandra Avila, r ity Cler APPROVED: 10 \ 15 Page 5 of 5