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Home My WebLink About2012 12 05 CC MIN MINUTES BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING December 5, 2012, 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER - 14403 E. Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, 91706 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Lozano at 7:05 p.m. INVOCATION The invocation was provided. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lozano. ROLL CALL Council Member Marlen Garcia Council Member Ricardo Pacheco Council Member Monica Garcia Mayor Pro Tem Susan Rubio Mayor Manuel Lozano ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilmember Monica Garcia requested that this meeting be closed in memory of Renato Quiroz Rivas, who passed tragically on November 25, 2014. Mr. Rivas was employed with Waste Management for 24 years as commercial recycling truck driver and is survived by his wife, Maria, two sons and a daughter. Council extended condolences to the family and those who knew him. Mayor Pro Tem Rubio extended an invitation to the community to attend the City's official Tree Lighting Ceremony tomorrow, December 6, at 6:00 p.m. and reminded everyone of the MetroLINK "Toy Express" which will be rolling through Baldwin Park on Sunday, December 9, 2012. Councilmember Pacheco asked that Council keep Frank Pastore, a retired Cincinnati Reds Pitcher and now radio host on Christian station KKLA-FM, in their prayers. He said that Mr. Pastore had been in motorcycle accident recently and is now in a coma. He asked the community keep him in their thoughts. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS Certificate presentation to Church of the Redeemer, Iglesia Ni Cristo, Cecelia Bernal, and Nancy Fernando for the participation in the Clean-Up Walnut Creek Nature Park. Councilmember Marlen Garcia made the presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Pastor Paul Flores and Sister Cecelia Bernal, representing the Church of the Redeemer, as well as Deacon Ruben De La Cruz and Sister Nancy Fernando, representing Iglesia Ni Cristo, for their contribution in coordinating the clean up the Walnut Creek Nature Park. Status update from the California Center for Public Health Advocacy(CCPHA) on Robert Wood Johnson "Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities" Initiative and Complete Streets. Christina Cardinas, Regional Advocacy Manager, and Rosa Soto, Regional Director, from the CCPHA, reported on the accomplishments of the organization within the Baldwin Park community. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 7/17/13 REORGANIZATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL—SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEMPORE Recognizing precedence in the election process by rotation, Mayor Pro Tern Rubio made motion to elect and Councilmember Marlen Garcia seconded, that Councilmember Monica Garcia assume the position as Mayor Pro Tempore. Motion was made and the vote carried (5-0). PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Lozano announced Public Communications as open at 7:29 p.m. and announced that speakers are allowed two(2) minutes for each speaker. Greg Tuttle, Baldwin Park business owner, asserted that Mayor Lozano had, at a previous meeting, called him a liar and Mr. Tuttle was present to provided rebuttal such remarks; opined that the City Manager is intentionally delaying and/or failing to fulfill Public Records Requests; narrated several pieces of information related to Council members, City Management and employees; opined that the City is not as transparent as it claims to be. Terry Muse, Waste Management, provided an informal report on AB341 Workshop regarding the Commercial and Multi-family Recycling Program; noted that it was very well attended with over 30 people showing up; stated that the community is showing signs of being very cooperative and taking a proactive approach to implementing the program. Ken Woods, Baldwin Park resident and business owner, spoke about the Proposed Water Runoff Bill which was mailed to residents by Los Angeles County; noted that, should the bill pass, it will present a significant financial burden and he encouraged everyone to send in the provided letter which expresses opposition to the bill. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Lozano closed public communications at 7:36 p.m. Following Public Communications, Councilmember Marlen Garcia extended welcome to a group of interns who are in attendance as part of the Educational Outreach Program; noted that, for clarification, she does not control Mayor Lozano's personal finances as previously asserted but that she is treasurer of his political campaign. Councilmember Marlen Garcia also expressed appreciation to Sally Wick, a resident of Baldwin Park, who wrote a letter to the editor at the San Gabriel Valley Tribune; the letter pertained to domestic violence and how some had used their experience as a political crutch. Councilmember Garcia stated that she is a strong advocate of helping those who are victims of domestic violence. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Staff recommends City Council ratify the attached Warrants and Demands. Motion was made by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Rubio, carried (5-0) to ratify the attached Warrants and Demands. AYES: Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Mayor Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Page 2 of 4 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 7/17/13 2. PROPOSED RECOGNITIONS BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Staff recommends the City Council approve the preparation and presentation of the Certificates of Recognition and Proclamation as outlined in the staff report. Motion was made by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Rubio, carried (5-0) to approve the preparation and presentation of the Certificates of Recognition and Proclamations for the Walnut Creek Nature Park Clean Up Campaign. AYES: Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Mayor Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 3. AWARD OF A CONSULTANT SERVICES TO HIRSCH & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE DESIGN OF THE BARNES PARK IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF$30,570 Staff recommends the City Council 1. Award of Consultant Services Agreement to Hirsch & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $30,570 and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement; and 2. Authorize the Director of Recreation & Community Services to execute any necessary reprographic/publication expenses in an amount not to exceed $1,500.00; and 3. Create a Barnes Park Improvement Capital Project and appropriate $32,070 of the previously approved allocation for this project from CDBG Fund 220. Motion was made by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Rubio, carried (5-0) to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement with Hirsch & Associates, Inc., in the amount of$30,570, to authorize the Director of Recreation and Community Services to execute any necessary reprographic/publication expenses in an amount not to exceed $1,500.00, and to create a Barnes Park Improvement Capital Project and appropriate $32,070 of the previously approved allocation for this project from CDBG Fund 220. AYES: Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Mayor Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Following approval, Councilmember Pacheco announced that the expenditure of funds as related to Item No. 3 of this agenda would not be taken from the General Fund and that Recreation and Community Services has applied for grant which will fund the playground improvements and an upgrade of water recycling system REPORTS OF OFFICERS None. CITY COUNCIL/CITY CLERK/CITY TREASURER/STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS Request by Councilmember Ricardo Pacheco for discussion and direction to staff on the following: Evaluate a potential Zoning Code Amendment to allow a Bus/Automotive Storage Yard and Accessory Repair Function in the Industrial Commercial (IC)Zone. Page 3 of 4 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 7/17/13 Councilmember Pacheco stated that the agenda was in slight err in that the zoning code amendment he wished to have considered was not for a bus/automotive storage yard in the industrial commercial zone but to allow parking and storage of mini buses. He pointed out that mini bus owners are sometime caught in a difficult situation because of zoning ambiguities and he asked that staff look at the zoning and develop some solutions to bring back for Council consideration. Councilmember Marlen Garcia pointed out that this subject had previously come before Council and had been discussed in depth, including how it would affect the General Plan, and that it was presented for vote and was subsequently defeated. Councilmember Pacheco made motion to have this item brought back for consideration, Councilmember Rubio seconded, Councilmember Marlen Garcia objected. Mayor Lozano asked for roll call with the following results: AYES: Roberto Pacheco, Susan Rubio NOES: Marlen Garcia, Monica Garcia, Manuel Lozano. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion was defeated by a vote of(2–3). In the effort to attain Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings, I would like staff to Review the California Energy Commission's Energy Partnership Program and submit an application for Funding for Technical Assistance Services. Councilmember Pacheco explained that the California Energy Commission's Energy Partnership Program will provide funding to those entities that seek to move towards renewable energy and energy efficiency; suggested that Council consider directing staff to prepare the application for the Technical Assistance Services grant fund and present it at a future meeting for Council approval. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5-0) to adjourn the meeting at 7:51 p.m. I ►-I a par ayor ATTEST: 4 City Clerk APPROVED: 1l8bt- Page 4 of 4