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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 03 18 CC MIN MINUTES BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 18, 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 Lozano at 7:05 p.m. INVOCATION The invocation was provided by Pastor Jackson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lozano. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Member Ricardo Pacheco Council Member Monica Garcia Council Member Susan Rubio • Mayor Pro Tem Cruz Baca Mayor Manuel Lozano REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION Mayor Lozano stated that no reportable action had been taken but that Council will reconvene to Closed Session following the adjournment of this evening's meeting. 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. Mayor Lozano asked that the meeting be closed in memory of Walter Cubillo Gaines who passed away at the age of 82 after his battle with cancer; noted that he is survived by four children, one of whom is principal of Eldwin Elementary School; extended condolences to his family and friends. Mayor Lozano also asked that the meeting be closed in memory of Luis Fausto Carbajal, Father of City Treasurer Maria Contreras who passed away at the age of 93. City Treasurer Contreras took a moment to thank the community and friends for their kindness and condolences. • Councilmember Garcia asked that the meeting be closed in memory of Naomi Muse, who passed recently. Council extended condolences to her daughter, former Council Member Terri Muse, and her entire family. Councilmember Pacheco requested that the meeting be closed in memory of Yolanda • Hernandez, age 41, who passed recently after succumbing to her battle with cancer. Councilmember Pacheco provided a report on potential revenue sources and anticipated funding expected over the coming years; reported on the recent meeting of the 2+2+2 Committee. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS • Presentation to proclaim March 23—27, 2015, as Adult Education Week. A Proclamation presented to Dr. John Kerr, Senior Director of the Baldwin Park Adult and Continuing Education Center. • Certificates of Recognition to Winners of Adult Education Week Essay Contest"What Adult Education Means to Me" Certificates of Recognition were presented to six winners of the "What Adult Education Means to Me" Essay Contest sponsored by the Baldwin Park Adult and Continuing Education Center. The following received certificates: Briayan Cisneros Andy Bautista Veronica Preciado Alejandro Flores Maria Gallegos Gilberto Ramos PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS • Mayor Lozano opened Public Communications at 7:22 p.m. and noted that each speaker is permitted a total of three (3) minutes to speak. Al Contreras, Baldwin Park resident and President of the Sister City Association, reported on his recent participation in U.S. — Mexico City Conference held in Riverside, California; thanked Mayor Lozano and Councilmember Pacheco for their attendance; noted that the Sister City Association was recognized for its contributions to the community in 2014, including providing 14 scholarships to local youth, participation in the Santa Clothes program and donation of funds to the Pop-Warner Football program; expressed appreciation to the City for its support of the Association throughout the year. Thomas Kerri, concerned citizen, commented on his attendance at the Court of Cook v Lozano; inquired as to whether he could obtain a copy of the transcript; also requested copies of website (blog) pages that were removed sometime in January; noted that this person did not pass the State Bar the first time; expressed distaste for this person's blog and opined that he leaves out facts when authoring articles; pointed out that, in the long run, it creates great cost to the community because these activities because of litigation fees; opined that this person is a bully and is toxic to the youth of Baldwin Park. Al Luna, Baldwin Park resident, stated that he is appearing to complain to all who will listen; stated that the City should quit giving things away for free; commented on the soccer league and opined that the league fails to maintain the fields and players leave litter everywhere; opined that Council is spending money that the City does not have and is giving away real property for free; suggested that Council take a ride around the community to respond to • problems city-wide; pointed out that some of the actions of council only benefit a small portion of the citizens and that more should be done for the benefit of all citizens. Page 2 of 13 Amanda Serrato, Baldwin Park resident, commented on the upkeep of residential properties; noted that she recently received the latest Baldwin Park NOW publication which contained • information on how to report blighted property, graffiti and other problems; stated that she called in some problems in her neighborhood and received a prompt call back from staff; thanked Council for its attention to the matter. John Rios, Baldwin Park resident, expressed appreciation to Dan Wall, Public Works Director, for the prompt response by his staff to calls made regarding problems in residential neighborhoods; also express thanks to the Police Department for their availability and protection; inquired as to why Council is promising things to the School District without financial consideration; opined that the community is aware of"the buddy system" and Council should be developing relationships with the community and not favoring any particular parties. Al Pouliot, Commander of Post 241, American Legion of Veterans, Baldwin Park Chapter, explained that the Legion has an opportunity to have a Verizon cell site installed on Legion property but that the City turned down Verizon's application; noted that the additional income is needed by the Legion and by local veterans; sought direction and suggestion by Council as to how to overcome any barriers and get approval for the cell site installation. Mayor Lozano stated that he would respond to Mr. Pouliot's request following the close of Public Communications. Greg Tuttle, Baldwin Park business owner, expressed his objection to the proposed contracts with Montebello Housing which appear on this evening's agenda; opined that Montebello Housing frequently lies about the quality of its projects; stated that it appears that the agreement will begin under the presence of lies and urged staff to pay close attention when administering • the contract; pointed out that Council needs to do what is best for the community and expressed resentment for previous actions in which the City allegedly gave property to another developer rather than selling the property; also noted that the local little league requires proof of residency for its members and suggested that the soccer league should be required to do the same; said that the league should be made up of local residents if they are going to take advantage of city facilities and pointed out that they do not contribute in any way to the community; commented on the possibility of allowing the building of a 2nd unit on a single family residential lot; noted that Los Angeles recently allowed such construction and has had nothing but problems with it. Seeing no others wishing to speak, Public Communications closed at 7:39 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR The following items were pulled for discussion from the Consent Calendar: Item No. 8 and 17. 1. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Staff recommends that Council ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register. A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Baca, and carried (5—0) to ratify the Warrants and Demands Register. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. • ABSTAIN: None. Page 3 of 13 • 2. TREASURER'S REPORT—JANUARY 2015 • Staff recommends that Council receive and file the Treasurer's Report for the month of January 2015. A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Baca, and carried (5—0) to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for January 2015. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 3. MEETING MINUTES Staff recommends that Council receive and file the following Meeting Minutes: A. Meeting Minutes for the City Council Special Meeting held on October 3, 2012. B. Meeting Minutes for the city Council Special, Regular meetings held on March 4, 2015. A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Baca, and carried (5—0) to receive and file the Minutes of October 3, 2012 and March 4, 2015. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. • 4. CONDUCT A SECOND READING, BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE FURTHER READING, AND FOLLOWING SUCH READING, ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1368, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ADOPTING THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE ADDING THE SPECIFIC PLAN (SP) OVERLAY TO THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED WITH ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 8552-017-004 (APPLICANT: KLL INVESTMENTS, LLC; CASE NUMBER Z-554)" Staff recommends that Council conduct a second reading, by title only, and waive further reading, and following such reading, adopt Ordinance No. 1368, "AN ORDINANCE OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ADOPTING THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE ADDING THE SPECIFIC PLAN (SP) OVERLAY TO THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED WITH ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 8552-017-004 (APPLICANT: KLL INVESTMENTS, LLC; CASE NUMBER Z-554)." A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Baca, and carried (5—0)to approve and adopt Ordinance No. 1368, "AN ORDINANCE OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ADOPTING THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE ADDING THE SPECIFIC PLAN (SP) OVERLAY TO THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED WITH ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 8552-017-004 (APPLICANT: KLL INVESTMENTS, LLC; CASE NUMBER Z-554)." AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco • NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Page 4 of 13 5. CONDUCT A SECOND READING, BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE FURTHER READING, AND FOLLOWING SUCH READING, ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1372, . ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING SECTION 93.01, DEFINITIONS, OF CHAPTER 93, FIRE PREVENTION FIREWORKS, OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE WITH RESPECT TO BANKING REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS APPLICANTS AND PERMITEES" Staff recommends that Council conduct a second reading, by title only, and waive further reading, and following such reading, adopt Ordinance No. 1372, "AN ORDINANCE OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING SECTION 93.01, DEFINITIONS, OF CHAPTER 93, FIRE PREVENTION FIREWORKS, OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE WITH RESPECT TO BANKING REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS APPLICANTS AND PERMITEES." A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Baca, and carried (5—0) to approve and adopt Ordinance No. 1372, "AN ORDINANCE OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING SECTION 93.01, DEFINITIONS, OF CHAPTER 93, FIRE PREVENTION FIREWORKS, OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE WITH RESPECT TO BANKING REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS APPLICANTS AND PERMITEES." AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. • 6. APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE ENTRY INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR FIVE NEW COPY MACHINES Staff recommends that Council approve entering into a 60-month Lease Agreement with CBE Office Solutions through Cell Business Equipment for five new Canon copy machines. A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Baca, and carried (5—0)to authorize entry into a 60-month Lease Agreement with CBE Office Solutions through Cell Business Equipment for five new Canon copy machines.. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 7. LETTER IN SUPPORT OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES OPPOSING THE GOVERNOR'S BUDGET PROPOSAL AFFECTING REDEVELOPMENT DISSOLUTION (RN #15 08847) Staff recommends that Council approve a letter to the California State Department of Finance supporting the League of California Cities' opposition to the Governor's budget proposal affecting redevelopment dissolution (RN #15 08847). • A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Baca, and carried (5—0) to approve the letter as drafted and send to the finalize letter to the California State Department of Finance. Page 5 of 13 AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. • ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 8. APPROVE AMENDMENTS FOR GENERAL ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS Staff recommends that Council approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the pP Y 9 Amendments to three General On-Call Professional Services Agreements. Mayor Lozano requested that this item be pulled from the Consent Calendar and directed that the item be brought back at a future Council meeting. 9. APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2015-060, ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY INITIATING THE PROCEEDINGS AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF THE ENGINEERS REPORT FOR THE CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FY2015-2016" Staff recommends that Council approve Resolution No. 2015-060, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK INITIATING THE PROCEEDINGS AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF THE ENGINEERS REPORT FOR THE CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FY2015-2016." A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Baca, and carried (5—0) to approve Resolution No. 2015-060, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK INITIATING THE PROCEEDINGS AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF THE ENGINEERS REPORT FOR THE CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FY2015-2016." AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 10. APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2015-061, ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK INITIATING THE PROCEEDINGS AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF THE ENGINEERS REPORT FOR THE PARKS MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FY2015-2016" Staff recommends that Council approve Resolution No. 2015-061 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK INITIATING THE PROCEEDINGS AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF THE ENGINEERS REPORT FOR THE PARKS MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FY2015-2016." A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Baca, and carried (5—0) to approve Resolution No. 2015-061 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK INITIATING THE PROCEEDINGS AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF THE ENGINEERS REPORT FOR THE PARKS MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FY2015-2016." AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Page 6 of 13 11. AUTHORIZE THE ADVERTISEMENT OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR • CITYWIDE JANITORIAL SERVICES Staff recommends that Council approve and authorize the Director of Recreation and Community Services to proceed with advertisement of an RFP for janitorial services. A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Baca, and carried (5—0)to authorize the advertisement of a Request for Proposals for Citywide Janitorial Services. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 12. APPROVE THE EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT WITH MONTEBELLO HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT BETWEEN BADILLO STREET AND RAMONA BOULEVARD. Staff recommends that Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) with Montebello Housing Development Corporation for an Affordable Housing Mixed Use Development Project between Badillo Street and Ramona Boulevard. A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Baca, and carried (5—0)to approve the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Montebello Housing • Development Corporation for an Affordable Housing Mixed Use Development Project between Badillo Street and Ramona Boulevard. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. A motion was made by Rubio, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5 - 0)to bring Item No. 12 back for further discussion. Councilmember Rubio stated that, while Montebello Housing is a reputable developer, there several developers that are interested in building on the property in question and are financially ready and willing to purchase the property for development; noted that these developers have previously presented to Council during Study Sessions and that it may be a better option to select a developer who is funded up front; suggested that Council rescind the approval and sell the property to a developer who is willing to pay market value. Mayor Pro Tem Baca also expressed reservation to approving the ENA because representatives from Montebello have been unresponsive in meeting with her to explore development on an alternate property rather than the selected lot. • A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Garcia, to approve the ENA with Montebello Housing Development Corporation. Upon hearing the Page 7of13 motion, Mayor Pro Tern Baca and Councilmember Rubio voted against the • motion. With the objection, Mayor Lozano directed the City Clerk to take the vote by roll call. The results are as follows: AYES: Lozano, Garcia, Pacheco NOES: Baca, Rubio ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion carried by a vote of 3—2 to approve the ENA with Montebello Housing Development Corporation. 13. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF FIVE TRANSIT BUSES Staff recommends that Council authorize: 1. Staff to enter into a cooperative public contract purchasing program with CaIACT Procurement to use their existing negotiated pricing and proposal; 2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the purchase agreement with Creative Bus Sales for the purchase of five clean air transit fleet buses in the amount of$2,177,747.30; and 3. Approve the appropriation of the funds for this purchase. A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Baca, and carried (5 —0) to: 1. approve and authorize staff to enter into a cooperative public contract • purchasing program with CaIACT Procurement to use their existing negotiated pricing and proposal; 2. approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the purchase agreement with Creative Bus Sales for the purchase of five clean air transit fleet buses in the amount of$2,177,747.30; and 3. Approve the appropriation of the funds for this purchase AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 14. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT TWO INTERSECTIONS Staff recommends that Council: 1. Award a construction contract to PTM General Engineering Services, Inc. in the amount of$343,933 and authorize the Mayor to execute said contract; and 2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute any necessary change orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the original contract ($34,393); and 3. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate an additional $50,000 in Gas Tax Funds for this Project. • A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Baca, and carried (5 —0) to: 1. Award a construction contract to PTM General Engineering Services, Inc. in Page 8 of 13 the amount of $343,933 and authorize the Mayor to execute said contract; and 2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute any necessary change orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the original contract ($34,393); and 3. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate an additional $50,000 in Gas Tax Funds for this Project AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 15. APPROVE TRACT MAP NO. 69638 AND AGREEMENT FOR OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS Staff recommends that Council approve Tract Map No. 69638 and authorize the Mayor to execute the associated Agreement to perform Off-Site Improvements associated with the project. A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Baca, and carried (5 —0) to approve Tract Map No. 69638 and authorize the Mayor to execute the associated Agreement to perform Off-Site Improvements associated with the project. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 16. CONDUCT A FIRST READING, BY TITLE ONLY, AND WAIVE FURTHER READING TO INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 1373, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING TITLE IX, CHAPTER 97, BY ADDING SECTION 97.023, "STREET CUT MORATORIUM" TO THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A STREET CUT MORATORIUM ON NEWLY PAVED STREETS" Staff recommends that Council conduct a first reading, by title only, and waive further reading to introduce Ordinance No. 1373, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING TITLE IX, CHAPTER 97, BY ADDING SECTION 97.023, "STREET CUT MORATORIUM" TO THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A STREET CUT MORATORIUM ON NEWLY PAVED STREETS." A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Baca, and carried (5—0) to approve and conduct a first reading, by title only, and waive further reading to introduce Ordinance No. 1373, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING TITLE IX, CHAPTER 97, BY ADDING SECTION 97.023, "STREET CUT MORATORIUM"TO THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A STREET CUT MORATORIUM ON NEWLY PAVED STREETS." AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco • NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Page 9 of 13 17. APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2015-054, ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF • UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AND THE BALDWIN PARK POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION PROVIDING FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE BALDWIN PARK POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION" Staff recommends that Council approve Resolution No. 2015-054, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AND THE BALDWIN PARK POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION PROVIDING FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE BALDWIN PARK POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION." Councilmember Baca requested that this item be pulled from the Consent Calendar and brought back at the Council meeting of April 1, 2015. A motion was made by Baca, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5— 0) to pull this item from the Consent Calendar and bring this item back at the April 1, 2015, Council meeting. PUBLIC HEARING 18. AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION TO DENY A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE OFF-SITE SALES OF BEER AND WINE (TYPE 20) IN CONJUNCTION WITH A CONVENIENCE STORE PURSUANT TO SECTION 153.120.050.A.1 IN THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE. (LOCATION: 3160 • BALDWIN PARK BOULEVARD; APPLICANT: BOB ABBOTT WITH STANTEC ARCHITECTURE, REPRESENTING CHEVRON CORPORATION; CASE NUMBER: CP-818.) Staff and the Planning Commission recommend that, following the de novo public hearing, held in accordance with Section 153.210.150.E of the City's Municipal Code, the City Council open the public hearing, receive any public comment, close the public hearing, and adopt Resolution No. 2015-063, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ADOPTING THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND DENYING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE OFF-SITE SALES OF BEER AND WINE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A CONVENIENCE STORE PURSUANT TO SECTION 153.120.050.A.1 OF THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE. (LOCATION: 3160 BALDWIN PARK BLVD.; APPLICANT: BOB ABBOTT WITH STANTEC ARCHITECTURE REPRESENTING CHEVRON CORPORATION; CASE NUMBER: CP- 818). Planner Amy Harbin noted that the appellant has requested that the hearing be continued to April 15, 2015; provided a history of the application process, the determination factors used in the Planning Commission's decision to decline the application, and then answered questions from Council. Mayor Lozano opened the Public Hearing at 8:05 p.m. and invited comments in support of the appeal. • Bob Abbott, Stantec Architecture, requested that the date certain of April 15, 2015, be approved for the continuance of the Appeal Hearing on Case No. CP-818, Chevron Corporation. Page 10 of 13 Thomas Kern stated that the appeal should be upheld and the decision of the Planning Commission be overturned, stating that he sees nothing objectionable to granting the • permit. Seeing no others wishing to speak in support of this item, Mayor Lozano opened the floor and invited comments in opposition of the appeal. Al Luna, expressed his objection to granting the liquor permit; pointed out that there are an abundance of liquor stores; opined that it is not to the benefit of the community and 1 promotes the consumption of alcohol. Seeing no others wishing to speak in opposition of the appeal, Mayor Lozano closed the Public Hearing at 1:12 p.m. After brief discussion, Council determined that additional time would be required and directed staff to bring this item back for another hearing and consideration at the April 15, 2015, Council meeting. A motion was made by Baca, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 —0) to have this item held over to the Regular City Council meeting of April 15, 2015. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. • 19. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING FIVE YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN, FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, THE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN AND ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE/FAIR HOUSING PLAN. Staff recommends that Council conduct the public hearing and, following the public hearing, approve the allocations for the FY 2014-2015 CDBG public service programs by selecting one of the following options: Option No. 1: Approve the Joint Commission's recommendations for funding as revised by staff; or Option No. 2: Revise allocations as the City Council deems appropriate. City Housing Manager Suzie Ruelas noted that the Plan is in compliance with the requirements needed to obtain grant funds from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Ms. Ruelas provided the necessary timeline associated with submission of the plan in order to qualify for grant fund applications. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Rubio, and carried (5—0) to approve the allocations for the FY 2014-2015 CDBG public service programs and Approve the Joint Commission's recommendations for funding as revised by staff. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. • ABSTAIN: None. Page 11 of 13 REPORTS OF OFFICERS • 20. SELECTION OF PRINTING OPTIONS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PRINTING OF THE BALDWIN PARK NOW Staff recommends that Council: 1. Award the contract for the printing of the Baldwin Park NOW to iColor Printing & Mailing for a period of one year; and 2. Select printing option job specifications; and 3. Select printing frequency; and 4. Authorize the Mayor to execute the associated agreement. Council requested that this item be held and brought back at the Council meeting of April 15, 2015. 21. AWARD OF STREET SWEEPING CONTRACT TO ATHENS SERVICES Staff recommends that Council award a three-year contract for street sweeping services to Athens Services for an initial cost of$19.78 per lane mile. Council requested that this item be held and brought back at the Council meeting of April 15, 2015. CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR • All items listed are considered to be routine business by the City Council and will be approved with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a City Councilmember so requests, in which case, the item will be removed from the general order of business and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. 1. APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT WITH MONTEBELLO HOUSING FOR THE DESIGN OF A VETERANS HOUSING PROJECT Staff recommends that Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Montebello Housing for the design of a Veterans Housing Project. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5—0) to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Montebello Housing for the design of a Veterans Housing Project. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Page 12 of 13 CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS • Request by Councilmember Ricardo Pacheco for discussion & direction on the following: • Discussion on City Scholarships for low income and disadvantaged Baldwin Park students to Attend Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC) in order to encourage the pursuit of self-improvement and a higher education within our community. Councilmember Pacheco requested that this item be brought back at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting as he has additional research that he wishes to complete. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to discuss, and all other matters having been addressed, a motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, to adjourn the meeting at 8:22 p.m. M. ATTEST: / / Ma =, •• Ma or Alejan• - A Mir le • APPROVED: 1/7//, • Page 13 of 13