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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 12 03 CC MIN MINUTES 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. Page 2 of 8 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 Page 3 of 8 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. Page 4 of 8 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 Page 5of8 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. Page 6 of 8 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. Page 7 of 8 a 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: anuel Lozano, Mayor 1/,A ' Alejand = Avil., ity Clerk APPROVED: I \ 5 Page 8 of 8