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BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 3, 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 Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco.
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Council Member Cruz Baca
Council Member Monica Garcia
Council Member Susan Rubio
Mayor Pro Tem Ricardo Pacheco
Mayor Manuel Lozano
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Lozano announced that Council received briefings and gave direction to staff, but no
reportable action was taken on Closed Session Item Nos. 1, 3 and 4. Mayor Lozano also stated
that, with regard to Closed Session Item No. 2, the City Attorney was given authorization to
represent the City in opposition of the Olive Pit proposed by the City of Irwindale.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco 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.
COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
Following established procedures, the City Clerk opened nominations for the Office of Mayor
Pro Tempore. Councilmember Susan Rubio entered a nomination for Cruz Baca. There being
no other nominations, the City Clerk closed nominations and conducted the election of Mayor
Pro Tempore by roll call.
Ayes: Mayor Lozano, Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco, Councilmember Garcia,
Councilmember Rubio
Noes: None.
Abstain: Councilmember Baca
Absent: None.
Following the vote, Mayor Lozano announced the unanimous election Cruz Baca as the new
Mayor Pro Tempore.
Councilmember Garcia requested that the meeting be closed in memory of Ernesto Salinas,
who passed recently; he and his wife reigned as Senior Center King and Queen during 1998-
1999, and he was very active with the Senior Center; Council extended condolences to his
family.
Councilmember Garcia also extended thanks to those who donated purses and toiletries during
the Annual Purse Drive to support victims of domestic violence; noted that Baldwin Park
collected 25 purses and overall efforts brought in a total of 300 purses.
Councilmember Baca asked that the meeting be closed in memory of Consuelo Guerrero, who
passed on November 13, 2014, at the age of 94; noted that she had been a resident in the San
Gabriel Valley for many years and extended condolences to her family and friends.
Councilmember Baca also expressed appreciation to the Baldwin Park Police Department for
their personal contribution and hosting of the Pride Platoon, a local youth program; noted that
she had attended the graduation ceremony and was very impressed.
Councilmember Rubio expressed appreciation to Parks and Community Services staff for
helping make the Veterans Day event on November 11, 2014, a tremendous success; extended
an invitation and reminded everyone of the upcoming Tree Lighting Ceremony which will be
held on December 4, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. and Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 6.
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Presentation by Teri Muse, Waste Management, Inc., reporting on the Commercial Recycling
Program in Baldwin Park.
Ms. Muse narrated a PowerPoint presentation in which she highlighted some of the
features of the Commercial Recycling Program, how the program was introduced and
what progress has been made since implementation. Ms. Muse also introduced
members of the Commercial Recycling Program task force and each presented a brief
status report on progress made in each area.
The council meeting was called to recess at 7:27 p.m. due to a medical emergency and
dispatch of paramedics.
The meeting reconvened at 7;40 p.m. and Council discussion resumed.
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Lozano opened Public Communications at 7:42 p.m. and noted that each speaker is
permitted a total of three (3) minutes to speak.
Thomas Kern,i resident of San Bernardino, commented on the emergency that had just taken
place; also commented on the actions of protestors in reaction to the events in Ferguson,
Missouri.
Al Luna, local resident, commented on the soccer league equipment being stored on City
property; stated that Council was not following the agenda in the order; questioned why some
meeting minutes being presented for Council approval are aged.
John Rios, a local resident, opined that the soccer league and Council were taking up the
'buddy system;' commented that he believes there is something more to the arrangement other
than just storing the soccer league's equipment; expressed his hope that Council would "make
the right decision."
Greg Tuttle, Baldwin Park business owner, opined that Councilmember Garcia's comments
about "dirty little businesses" were inappropriate and objected to the "belittling comment;" stated
that he had done research on the Baldwin Park Youth Soccer League and he found that the
league has been reporting to the IRS fees paid to the school district for field use but that the
school district has indicated that the league has never had to pay for use of the fields; opined
that the league should be paying for the use of fields, whether they are City fields or School
District fields, and that the league should be paying for storing equipment at the City yard.
Diana Partida, Field Representative for Senator Hernandez, introduced herself and extended
her availability to Council if they should have any issues or concerns that need to be brought to
the attention of the Senator.
[Councilmember Garcia left the dais at 7:46 p.m. and returned at 7:50 p.m.]
Seeing no others wishing to speak, Mayor Lozano closed Public Communications at 7:53 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Attorney Tafoya read into the record an amendment to the agreement with Baldwin Park
Youth Soccer League, Agenda Item No. 6.
Mayor Lozano requested Item No. 4 be pulled from the Agenda for further discussion.
Councilmember Rubio requested that Item No. 5 be pulled from the Agenda for further
discussion and Mayor Pro Tem Baca asked that Item No. 6 be pulled for discussion as well.
Following these requests, Mayor Lozano made motion, which was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Baca, to approve all remaining items on the Consent Calendar(Items 1 —3 and 7 — 8).
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 (5—0) to ratify
the Warrants and Demands Register.
AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco
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NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
2. CLAIM REJECTIONS
Staff recommends City Council reject the following claims and direct staff to send the
appropriate notice of rejection to claimants:
Casas, Julian: Claimant alleges damages caused by termination of employment.
Brizuela, Willie: Claimant alleges damages to vehicle caused by pothole.
Salgado, Edwin: Claimant alleges damages to vehicle caused by pothole.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (5— 0) to reject
the claims and send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimants.
AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Receive and file:
Meeting Minutes of December 4, 2013, Regular Meeting of the City Council.
Meeting Minutes of October 15, 2014, for the Special Meeting and Regular Meeting of
the City Council.
Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2014, for the Study Session and Special Meeting of
the City Council.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (5 — 0) to receive
and file the Minutes.
AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
4. CONDUCT A SECOND READING, BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE FURTHER
READING, OF ORDINANCE 1366, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ELIMINATING SUBCHAPTER 153.115 IN THE
BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE DOWNTOWN OVERLAY."
Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a second reading, by title only, and
following such reading, adopt Ordinance 1366, entitled "An Ordinance of City Council of
the City of Baldwin Park Eliminating Subchapter 153.115 in the Baldwin Park Municipal
Code relating to the Downtown Overlay."
Mayor Lozano requested this item be taken separately for discussion.
Amy Harbin, City Planner, responded to a question by Mayor Lozano and
clarified that this only affects the Downtown Overlay.
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A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (5 — 0) to adopt
Ordinance 1366, entitled "An Ordinance of City Council of the City of Baldwin
Park Eliminating Subchapter 153.115 in the Baldwin Park Municipal Code
relating to the Downtown Overlay."
AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
5. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT TO ALLOW A TEMPORARY MODULAR OFFICE
TRAILER TO BE PLACED WITHIN AN EXISTING PARKING AREA AT 5050
RIVERGRADE ROAD IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN EXISTING BUILDING (HELIX
MEDICAL) FOR A MAXIMUM PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS.
Staff recommends that the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the
Agreement to allow the temporary placement of a modular office trailer in the parking lot
on the north side of the existing building located at 5050 Rivergrade Road for a period of
up to twelve (12) months.
Councilmember Rubio requested this item be taken separately for discussion.
Amy Harbin, City Planner, responded to questions presented by Councilmember
Rubio. Ms. Harbin explained that the exception being approved here is to assist
the medical facility in that the temporary trailer will be utilized as a training
classroom for medical staff learning a new software program. Councilmember
Rubio expressed her concern regarding setting a precedence to making such
exceptions but Ms. Harbin's responses were satisfactory.
A motion was made by Rubio, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5—0) to
approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement to allow the temporary
placement of a modular office trailer in the parking lot on the north side of the
existing building located at 5050 Rivergrade Road for a period of up to twelve
(12) months.
AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
6. APPROVE THE PROPOSED AGREEMENT WITH BALDWIN PARK YOUTH SOCCER
LEAGUE
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Agreement with Baldwin Park Youth
Soccer League.
Mayor Pro Tem Baca requested this item be taken separately for discussion.
Mayor Pro Tern Baca reiterated her suggestion for the Soccer League to
establish scholarships as a reciprocal act in support of the community.
Councilmember Pacheco commented on the benefit that the youth of Baldwin
Park receives from the soccer league and pointed out that the City has worked
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cooperatively with several sports leagues in the community to promote youth
sports.
A motion was made by Baca, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 — 0) to
approve the Agreement with Baldwin Park Youth Soccer League.
AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
7. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAINE AVENUE COMPLETE STREETS
DESIGN AGREEMENT.
Staff recommends that Council approve an additional $214,354 in design work with
Stantec Consulting Services for the preparation of construction plans and specifications
for the Maine Avenue Complete Streets Project; and authorize the Director of Finance to
make appropriate transfers and fund adjustments.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (5— 0) to
approve an additional $214,354 in design work with Stantec Consulting Services
for the preparation of construction plans and specifications for the Maine Avenue
Complete Streets Project; and authorize the Director of Finance to make
appropriate transfers and fund adjustments.
AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
8. APPROVE PARCEL MAP NO. 72543
Staff recommends that City Council and Successor Agency ratify the approval of Parcel
Map No. 72543 to facilitate the transaction pertaining to the Council-approved
agreement with ROEM Development, and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to
execute the Parcel Map and any related documentation on behalf of the City and the
Successor Agency. REFER TO AGENDA ITEM NO. 1, BELOW, OF THE CITY
COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR OF DECEMBER 3, 2014.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (5 — 0) to ratify
the approval of Parcel Map No. 72543 to facilitate the transaction pertaining to
the Council-approved agreement with ROEM Development, and authorize the
Chief Executive Officer to execute the Parcel Map and any related
documentation on behalf of the City and the Successor Agency.
REFER TO AGENDA ITEM NO. 1, BELOW, OF THE CITY COUNCIL AS
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
CONSENT CALENDAR OF DECEMBER 3, 2014.
AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
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CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCESSOR AGENCY OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE PARCEL MAP NO. 72543
Staff recommends that City Council and Successor Agency ratify the approval of Parcel
Map No. 72543 to facilitate the transaction pertaining to the Council-approved
agreement with ROEM Development, and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to
execute the Parcel Map and any related documentation on behalf of the City and the
Successor Agency. REFER TO AGENDA ITEM NO. 1, BELOW, OF THE CITY
COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR OF DECEMBER 3, 2014.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5—0) to
ratify the approval of Parcel Map No. 72543 to facilitate the transaction pertaining
to the Council-approved agreement with ROEM Development, and authorize the
Chief Executive Officer to execute the Parcel Map and any related
documentation on behalf of the City and the Successor Agency.
REFER TO AGENDA ITEM NO. 7, ABOVE, OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING CONSENT CALENDAR OF DECEMBER 3, 2014.
AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
Councilmember Rubio reminded everyone of the Tree Lighting Ceremony to be held on
Thursday, December 4, 2014, at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Lozano extended a great thanks to Sargent Jorge Huerta for being so hospitable to
officials from Zacatecas, Mexico, and taking them on a tour of the 911 Command Center and
the Baldwin Park Jail, which they enjoyed tremendously.
Mayor Pro Tern Baca announced that, on December 12, 2014, Senator Hernandez will be
hosting a toy drive, and Baldwin Park Police Association will also be holding a toy drive on
December 18, 2014, which will be held at the Arts and Recreation Center (ARC).
CITY COUNCIL/CITY CLERK/ CITY TREASURER/STAFF REQUESTS &
COMMUNICATIONS
None.
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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 8:11 p.m.
Mayor
ATTEST:
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