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Home My WebLink About2015 02 04 CC MIN MINUTES BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 4, 2015, 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER - 14403 E. Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, 91706 These minutes are presented in Agenda order. Various announcements or discussions may have occurred before or after the title under which they are presented. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tern Baca at 7:12 p.m. INVOCATION The invocation was provided by Councilmember Pacheco. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tern Baca. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Member Ricardo Pacheco Council Member Susan Rubio Mayor Pro Tern Cruz Baca MEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor Manuel Lozano Council Member Monica Garcia REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION Mayor Pro Tern Baca stated that no reportable action was taken on Item Nos. 1, 2 and 3. Furthermore, no action was taken on Item No. 4, however staff received direction to initiate negotiations with the Police Officers Association. Mayor Pro Tern Baca stated that Closed Session was in recess and would reconvene following the Regular Council Meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Baca commented on the recent wrestling extravaganza, Lucha Libre, which she attended; noted that the event was very entertaining and was well attended; encouraged everyone to attend next year's event. Mayor Pro Tern Baca also reminded everyone of the Lunar New Year Celebration scheduled for Friday, February 6, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Councilmember Rubio reminded everyone of the upcoming Valentine's Day Candlelight Dance at the Senior Center on February 7, 2015, and encouraged everyone to attend. Councilmember Pacheco reported on his recent attendance to the Independent Cities Association Winter Seminar, January 30 through February 1, 2015; noted that he attended each of the seminars which included Drones in Los Angeles; Surveillance Cameras in Communities; Mutual Aid Resources; Regional Narcotics Program; as well as several other sessions covering many other key topics. Councilmember Pacheco also spoke of a new product called Ivy-It which is a synthetic product that is resistant to weathering and from which graffiti can be easily rinsed away; suggested that staff review the product information and consider installation on city rights-of-way as appropriate. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS None. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Pro Tem Baca opened Public Communications at 7:34 p.m. and noted that each speaker is permitted a total of three (3) minutes to speak. Greg Tuttle, Baldwin Park business owner, echoed the comments of the Mayor Pro Tem regarding the wrestling event, stating that it was very successful and is appropriate for all ages; expressed gratitude to Council for its selection of the audit company and appreciation that the reports have brought to light the items that need to be worked on; opined that the soccer leagues continue to use city facilities and should be charged for their use; inferred that there is a "buddy system" preventing the proper charging of fees. Al Luna, Baldwin Park resident, expressed concern regarding the financial stability of Montebello Housing and concern that any proposed project may fail, leaving the City to pick up the financial pieces; asked what the City is doing to create opportunities to generate revenue; stated that any corporations that wish to open a business in Baldwin Park should be required to prove financial stability, should be required to pay taxes or pay a lump sum before building. Thomas Kern,i concerned citizen, suggested that new soccer leagues should be brought in to create competition; commented on the measles outbreak and the ebola health scare; commented on a pending lawsuit, stating that the litigant is a bully. John Rios, Baldwin Park resident, commented on a negative newspaper article about Baldwin Park, saying that the article is not balanced and does not reflect some of the positive changes that have occurred; opined that the Council is headed in the right direction; expressed concern regarding an apparent disparity with charging of fees for use of city facilities; also commented on the noticeable decline in maintenance of city parks and sports facilities, noting that food trucks are parking on city property and selling food, thereby creating an excess of litter in the area. Margarita Vargas, Baldwin Park resident, provided a reminder of the need to proceed with the installation of street lights in her neighborhood. Representative of Donate Life of California spoke of the success of their Rose Parade float and the intended interpretation of each feature on the float; provided history and data of the organization's contribution to the community and to those in need of organ and tissue transplants; noted that Council had presented a Proclamation last year to recognize April as National Donate Life Month and requested that Council consider recognizing the month of awareness by presenting a Proclamation again this April. Lance Mungia, Community Media of the Foothills, offered to answer any questions of Council regarding the proposed amendment appearing on the agenda at Item No. 4. Seeing no others wishing to speak, Public Communications closed at 7:00 p.m. Page 2 of 4 CONSENT CALENDAR 1. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Staff recommends City Council ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register. A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Rubio, and carried (3—0—2, Mayor Lozano and Councilmember Garcia absent) to ratify the Warrants and Demands Register. AYES: Baca, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: Lozano, Garcia. ABSTAIN: None. 2. MEETING MINUTES Staff recommends that Council receive and file the following Meeting Minutes: A. Meeting Minutes of December 19, 2012, for the City Council Regular Meeting. B. Meeting Minutes of January 7, 2015, for the City Council Special and Regular Meetings. C. Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2015, for the City Council Special and Regular Meetings, Finance Authority and Housing Authority Meetings. A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Rubio, and carried (3 — 0 — 2, Mayor Lozano and Councilmember Garcia absent) to receive and file the following Meeting Minutes. AYES: Baca, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: Lozano, Garcia. ABSTAIN: None. 3. AUTHORIZE THE ADVERTISEMENT OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR PRINTING OF THE BALDWIN PARK NOW. Staff recommends that Council approve and authorize the Director of Recreation and Community Services to proceed with advertisement of an RFP for printing of the Baldwin Park NOW, or provide alternative direction for the selection process. A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Rubio, and carried (3 — 0 — 2, Mayor Lozano and Councilmember Garcia absent) to approve and authorize the Director of Recreation and Community Services to proceed with advertisement of an RFP for printing of the Baldwin Park NOW. AYES: Baca, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: Lozano, Garcia. ABSTAIN: None. 4. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR VIDEO PRODUCTION AND CABLE TELEVISION ACCESS SERVICES CONTRACT AMENDMENT#3. Staff recommends that Council approve Amendment#3 to the Service Agreement with Community Media of the Foothills for Video Production and Cable Television Access Services, and authorize the Mayor to execute the Amendment. Page 3 of 4 Councilmember Pacheco requested that this item be held until the next Council meeting and asked that the company, Community Media of the Foothills, provide a presentation of its work at the next Council meeting. 5. CITY OF BALDWIN PARK COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013/14, AND ASSOCIATED AUDITOR'S REPORTS Staff recommends that Council approve the recommendation of the Audit Committee to Receive and File the City of Baldwin Park Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal Year 2013/14 and Associated Audit Reports. Mayor Pro Tem Baca asked that this item be held for discussion. Mayor Pro Tem Baca commended the new audit company, Brown Armstrong, and expressed confidence in that the City is heading in a new, positive direction as a result of the audit; invited the public to attend an Audit Committee meeting to get an understanding of how government finances and budgeting is developed. Councilmember Pacheco commented on the audit and expressed his appreciation to Brown Armstrong for heeding requests to write the audit report in a way that is uncomplicated and not difficult to understand. Councilmember Rubio pointed out that, while the audit did bring attention to deficiencies of the City, it creates an opportunity to address those deficiencies and strive for improvement. A motion was made by Baca, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (3 -0-2, Mayor Lozano and Councilmember Garcia absent) to Receive and File the City of Baldwin Park Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)for Fiscal Year 2013/14 and Associated Audit Reports. AYES: Baca, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: Lozano, 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 Baca, seconded by Pacheco, to adjourn the meeting - 7:55 p.m. ATTEST: ,/L J. el Lozano, Mayor Alejan• Avila, City Clerk v� APPROVED: // ,32//5- Page 4 of 4