Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 09 19 CC MIN MINUTES BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING • SEPTEMBER 19, 2012, 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 Lozano at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION The invocation was provided. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Member Marlen Garcia Council Member Monica Garcia Council Member Ricardo Pacheco . Mayor Pro Tem Susan Rubio Mayor Manuel Lozano 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 • SCE check presentation to the City of Baldwin Park (Michael Cook & Ahmad Solomon, SCE and Marisa Creter, SGVCOG) Marianne Lutz, Mayor of Monrovia and First Vice President of the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments, in collaboration with the Energy Wise Partnership, Ms. Lutz praised the City of Baldwin Park for being recognized and awarded as the recipient of a check in the amount of $22,235.96 to recognize the energy savings as a result of the City's energy saving projects. Mike Cook, Southern California Edison's Government Relations Representative, presented the Mayor with the check and thanks City staff for their efforts. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Lozano opened Public Communications at 7:09 p.m. and noted that each speaker is permitted a total of three (3) minutes to speak. Ken Woods, Baldwin Park resident, commented on the disagreement with one of the councilmembers regarding an indecent involving a serviceman; narrated a report issued from • the military regarding hazing of this particular serviceman; pointed out that the opinion of the councilmember is just that and not the opinion of the constituency. Roger Hernandez, State Assemblyman, provided a update on legislative bills that are moving through the Legislature and how these bills will affect the citizens of Baldwin Park; noted that one bill places financial institutions in a position that will require them to work with homeowners whose mortgages are in danger; also spoke about legislature that is working its way through both houses that will provide some protection to those who work in agriculture. Veronica Lopez, Baldwin Park resident, thanked Council for its recent approval of the car wash ordinance, again, thanked Council for information on food trucks but sought clarification on whether the $40 fee per event for trucks is applicable since it does not appear in the contract; pointed out that the health, liability insurance, and vehicle registration certificates for the referenced food truck were all expired Greg Tuttle, Baldwin Park business owner, answered one of the questions presented by Ms. Lopez; stated that Code Enforcement was permitting the food trucks on a trial basis; commented on the proposed subterranean garage for police department parking and the proposed pedestrian bridge over to the Metrolink station but pointed out that there are no approved permits; expressed displeasure at the attendance of councilmembers at conferences, noting that only one member should be attending, not all councilmembers; opined that the failure to have the CaIPERS accounts audited is going to have long-term negative impact. Unidentified speaker stated that he does not believe it necessary to build more apartments and • asserted that, with the downturn in the economy and property values, it does not make sense to dispose of city property. `The following is a general translation of Ms. Cardinas' comments from Spanish to English facilitated by City Clerk Alejandra Avila. *Esperanza Cardinas, Baldwin Park resident, stated that her some was taken into custody by Baldwin Park police officers; stated that she attempted to speak with the Chief of Police and a Councilmember but without success; her son is now in jail and she has not been able to find out why; when her other son asked police why they took his brother to jail, they just said 'because we can;' said that her children have been taken from her previously and she does not understand why; said that her son went to the police department to turn in a gun but they refused to take it; after he left the police station, the police came and arrested him for carrying a concealed weapon; opined that it was all done intentionally. Mayor Lozano directed Chief Taylor to look into the matter and report back to Council. Councilmember Pacheco stated that he did take the call from Ms. Cardinas; following the call, he made inquiries and then informed her as to why he was arrested, when she could visit him and suggested that she speak with an attorney to address the charges lodged against her son. Mayor Lozano also noted that her son is in custody of the County Sheriff, not with Baldwin Park Police Department. Seeing no others wishing to speak, Public Communications closed at 7:37 p.m. 40 Page 2 of 9 CONSENT CALENDAR • Mayor Pro Tern Rubio requested that Agenda Item No. 6 be pulled from the Consent Calendar for discussion. 1. CLAIM REJECTION Staff recommends City Council reject the claims of Julio Huayanca, Jose Sauza, Bryant Garcia, Jade Rivas, and Luis Rivas Jr.and direct staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimants. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5— 0) to reject the claims of Julio Huayanca, Jose Sauza, Bryant Garcia, Jade Rivas, and Luis Rivas Jr. and direct staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimants. AYES: Lozano, Garcia, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 2. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Staff recommends City Council ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5— 0) to ratify the Warrants and Demands Register. AYES: Lozano, Garcia, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. • ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 3. TREASURER'S REPORT: JUNE AND JULY 2012 Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the Treasurer's Reports for June and July 2012. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5—0) to receive and file the Treasurer's Reports for June and July 2012. AYES: Lozano, Garcia, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 4. APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION 2012-014 AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) UPON RECEIPT OF A TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GARNT (SAFE ROUTE TO SCHOOL) Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2012-014 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AUTHORIZING STAFF TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UPON RECEIPT OF AN • ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE PLANNING GRANT FROM THAT AGENCY." Page 3 of 9 A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5—0) to adopt Resolution No. 2012-014 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF • THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AUTHORIZING STAFF TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UPON RECEIPT OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE PLANNING GRANT FROM THAT AGENCY." AYES: Lozano, Garcia, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 5. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 1354 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING SUBSECTION (J) OF SECTION 96.02 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION PERTAINING TO THE USE OF ALCOHOL AT THE ARTS AND RECREATION CENTER OF THE JULIA MCNEILL SENIOR CENTER. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance 1354 on second reading, read by title only and waive any further reading thereof. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5—0) to approve and adopt ORDINANCE 1354 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING SUBSECTION (J) OF SECTION 96.02 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION PERTAINING TO THE USE OF ALCOHOL AT THE ARTS AND RECREATION • CENTER OR THE JULIA MCNEILL SENIOR CENTER. AYES: Lozano, Garcia, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 6. COMPREHENSIVE REPORT FOR PROCESS AND PROCEDURES OF FOOD TRUCK FUNDRAISER"TASTY THURSDAYS" AND THE SUCCESS OVER THE SUMMER MONTHS IN GENERATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR ANNUAL SANTA CLOTHES PROGRAM. Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file. Mayor Pro Tem Rubio requested that this item be taken separately so that Director Carrillo could respond to the concerns expressed by Ms. Vargas during Public Communications when she pointed out that all of the certificates required by the food truck are expired. Director Carrillo stated that this report will be pulled from consideration and will be brought back at a future Council meeting, at which time all documentation will be current and correct. • Page 4 of 9 7. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-035 AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION OF A MASTER AGREEMENT AND EXECUTION OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTS FOR FEDERALLY • AND/OR STATE FUNDED PROJECTS Staff recommends that the City Council waive further reading, read by title only, and adopt Resolution No. 2012-035 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER TO ADMINISTER THE EXISTING MASTER AGREEMENT AND TO EXECUTE PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTS FOR FEDERALLY AND/OR STATE FUNDED PROJECTS." A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5—0) to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2012-035 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER TO ADMINISTER THE EXISTING MASTER AGREEMENT AND TO EXECUTE PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTS FOR FEDERALLY AND/OR STATE FUNDED PROJECTS." AYES: Lozano, Garcia, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-036 AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR RELATED AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE OIL IliPAYMENT PROGRAM Staff recommends that the City Council waive further reading, read by title only, and adopt Resolution No. 2012-036 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS AND RELATED AUTHORIZATIONS." A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5—0) to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2012-036 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS AND RELATED AUTHORIZATIONS.". AYES: Lozano, Garcia, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 9. ACCEPTANCE OF THE DELAMPING OF INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED STREET NAME SIGNS AND ENERGY EFFICIENT SAFETY LIGHT RETROFITS PROJECT, INSTALLED BY C.T. & F., INC. AND AUTHORIZATION TO RECORD THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION. Staff recommends that the City Council accept the installation/retrofit by CT&F, and • authorize the recordation of a Notice of Completion. Page 5 of 9 A A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5—0) to accept the installation/retrofit by CT&F, and authorize the recordation of a Notice of Completion. AYES: Lozano, Garcia, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 10. CALPERS PUBLIC AGENCY REVIEW Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the attached CALPERS Public Agency Review report and direct staff to continue to work with CALPERS in order to close any outstanding items. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5—0) to receive and file the attached CALPERS Public Agency Review report and direct staff to continue to work with CALPERS in order to close any outstanding items. AYES: Lozano, Garcia, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 11. REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO PERMITTING OF CARWASHES UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) • Staff recommends that the City continue to allow the issuance of free car wash permits to charitable/non-profit agencies as allowed under NPDES in order to avoid penalties. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5—0)to allow the issuance of free car wash permits to charitable/non-profit agencies as allowed under NPDES in order to avoid penalties. AYES: Lozano, Garcia, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. REPORTS OF OFFICERS 12. CONSIDERATION OF AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT (ENA)WITH ROEM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FORA PROPOSED TRANSIT-ORIENTED MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT BETWEEN RAMONA BLVD AND THE BALDWIN PARK CIVIC CENTER (RELATED TO ITEM UNDER SUCCESSOR AGENCY) Staff recommends the City Council and Successor Agency Board approve the proposed Exclusive Negotiation Agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement. Community Development Manager Marc Castagnola provided a summary of the purpose of the agreement as well as the proposed project to which the agreement would be applicable. Darrick Allen, representative of ROEM Development narrated a PowerPoint presentation and provided an overview of the corporation and its experience in Page 6 of 9 the land use and development industry. Following his narrative, Mr. Allen responded to questions from Council. • Council discussion included the number of units proposed, the percentage of units designated as affordable housing, other parties that will be participating in the project at different milestones, maintenance of landscape and the building in general, and concerns regarding funding of the project. A motion was made by Garcia, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5— 0) to approve the proposed Exclusive Negotiation Agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement. AYES: Lozano, Garcia, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR 13. CONSIDERATION OF AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT (ENA) WITH ROEM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR A PROPOSED TRANSIT-ORIENTED MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT BETWEEN RAMONA BLVD AND THE BALDWIN PARK CIVIC CENTER (RELATED TO ITEM UNDER CITY COUNCIL AGENDA) Staff recommends the City Council and Successor Agency Board approve the proposed Exclusive Negotiation Agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement. • A motion was made by Garcia, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5 — 0) to approve the proposed Exclusive Negotiation Agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement. AYES: Lozano, Garcia, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK/CITY TREASURER/STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS Request by Councilmember Ricardo Pacheco for discussion and direction to staff on the following: • Prepare a Resolution in Support of the Trust Act. Councilmember Pacheco stated that, in advance of preparing a Resolution, staff is directed to gather information on the legislation titled as the Trust Act, providing a summary of what it does and verify whether the Governor has, in fact, signed this Act. • Send letter of Support to Congresswoman Judy Chu to eliminate Hazing in the military. Councilmember Pacheco read aloud portions of a recent news article regarding hazing in the • military; noted that this illustrates the need for and intent behind the letter of support which he intends to send to Congresswoman Chu. Page 7 of 9 • Request the Department of Parks and Recreation to prepare a report evaluating options for grants or other funding through private public partnerships with the Baldwin Park non-profit • Soccer league for construction of a state-of-the-art energy-efficient Soccer Center complex in the city of Baldwin Park. This request is in line with the City's Healthy Cities Initiatives and lack of sufficient soccer centers throughout the City and the San Gabriel Valley. Coordinate with our local utility partners (SCE, SCG, VCWD,WM)to provide environmentally sustainable equipment grants. Councilmember Pacheco directed staff to perform a preliminary survey of options, looking at facilities built by other cities using alternate sources of funding; noted that the local citizenship often uses school grounds for these activities and the success of this type of project in other surrounding cities can be used as a model for what Baldwin Park would like to have. • Request the Code Enforcement Division to provide a Strategic execution and implementation plan on prioritizing blighted bank owned homes throughout the city with input from city attorney on enforcement options and present plan by the first meeting in November. Councilmember Pacheco directed staff to work with the City Attorney to develop a plan to address dilapidated properties and to adhere to a more strict code enforcement to address the blighted areas in the city; directed staff to present a report at a future Council meeting to provide a status update on action taken. • Request the Police Department provide the City Council a report on the effectiveness of the recently revised city procedures and policy for vehicle impounds, sobriety/driver's license checkpoints and traffic stops by the next council meeting with option for the city council to review and consider any changes. • Councilmember Pacheco requested that Police Department staff provide a report at a future Council meeting as to the effectiveness of the revised city procedures regarding the impound of vehicles, effectiveness of the sobriety/driver's license checkpoints and traffic stops made by officers, to make sure no profiling is being done and to determine whether any further changes are necessary. Request by Mayor Manuel Lozano for discussion on the following: • Housing Development Proposal "Big Dalton." Mayor Lozano directed staff to work with Craig Dalton to move forward with development on the proposed project; requested that staff prepare and report back to Council at the next meeting. Councilmember Marlen Garcia reported on her attendance at the 2012 California League of Cities Conference (CLC); noted that the governing body of the CLC approved the following three resolutions: 1. Resolution calling upon the Governor and Legislators to enacting legislation to correct inefficiencies in the audit system and distribution system, and inequities in formulas for distributing court-ordered arrest and citation fines, fees, and assessments generated by local government; 2. Resolution raising public awareness and supporting tougher laws relating to internet . crime and crimes against children; and 3. Resolution calling for the promotion of a disaster resilient California cities. Page 8 of 9 • • ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to discuss, and all other matters having been addressed, a motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m. Mai. / ATTEST: `�/� �G� M uel Lyn, Mayor Alejandra ' ila, City Clerk APPROVED: 1-/////5 • S Page 9 of 9