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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 02 20 CC MIN MINUTES • BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 2013, 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 by Pastor Jackson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lozano. ROLL CALL Council Member Marlen Garcia Council Member Ricardo Pacheco Council Member Susan Rubio Mayor Pro Tern Monica Garcia Mayor Manuel Lozano ANNOUNCEMENTS This is to announce, as required by Government Code section 54954.3, members of the City Council are also members of the Board of Directors of the Community Development • Commission, 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 $75 for attending the CDC meeting, $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 Edward E. Morga, a resident of Baldwin Park for over 60 years; extended heartfelt condolences to his family. Mayor Lozano asked that the meeting also be concluded in memory of Albert "Al" Real, a distinguished Baldwin Park resident and an active member in the community. Mayor Pro Tem Garcia requested that the meeting be closed in memory of Pauline Morimoto, a neighbor and friend who will be greatly missed. Councilmember Pacheco passed on his condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Theresa Sanchez, who recently succumbed to her battle with cancer. Councilmember Pacheco also extended congratulations to Ken Woods for his appointment as Director with the Valley County Water District. Councilmember Marlen Garcia and Mayor Pro Tem Monica Garcia congratulated Mr. Woods on his appointment to the Valley County Water District and extended appreciation for his representing the community. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 2/20/13 • PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS Recognition of outgoing Recreation & Community Services Student Commissioner, Destiney Singleton. Mayor Lozano presented a Plaque to recognize the services of Destiney Singleton on the City's Recreation & Community Services Student Commissioner and her dedication during her service on the Commission. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Lozano announced Public Communications as open at 7:19 p.m. and announced that speakers are allowed three (3) minutes for each speaker. Susan Reyes, representing Senator Ed Hernandez, provided a brief summary of upcoming events being hosted by the Senator; invited the community to attend. Juan Miguel Cruz, Baldwin Park resident, spoke of a problem with speeding vehicles in his neighborhood and pointed specifically to a motorcycle accident occurring on Father's Day directly in front of his home; requested that some kind of mitigating steps be taken, suggesting speed bumps or other roadway deterrent. Juan Rios, Baldwin Park resident, inquired about the financial comparison between the annual costs for law enforcement services provided by Baldwin Park Police Department versus the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department; expressed concern for the City's current financial health and noted that the current police services are very effective. • Terri Muse, representing Waste Management, Inc., informed Council and the community of a new program between jointly hosted between the Baldwin Park Teen Center and Baldwin Park Unified School District; explained how several students from local high schools are participating in recycling advocates program and the benefits for both the community and the participating students. Art Luna, Baldwin Park resident, voiced concern regarding priority property lines; stated the 9 9p YP p Y Department of Transportation trucks are speeding down Ledford on the way to construction sites; opined that the City's street sweeper is not doing an effective job and is frequently speeding; expressed objection to medical benefits being paid for City employees upon retirement; opined that there is a lack of response to issues being brought before Council. Greg Tuttle, Baldwin Park business owner, questioned various expenditures found on the Warrants and Demands report; commented on a lack of response when submitting public records requests; opined that those who have are subject to a lawsuit should be paying for their own defense, not the City. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Lozano closed public communications at 7:36 p.m. Mayor Lozano addressed some of the concerns expressed during Public Communications and directed Public Works Director Dan Wall to meet with the citizen regarding speeding vehicles in his neighborhood to determine whether the issue can be resolved. • Page 2 of 8 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 2/20/13 • Discussion ensued with regard to the disclosure of information and projected costs for law enforcement services; note was made that the City is still awaiting the information and that hit will be published as soon as it is received. Councilmember Marlen Garcia commented on a recent award presented by the California Department of Parks and Recreation to the City's Parks and Community Services Department; noted that they were recognized with an Award of Excellence, in particular for the Senior Citizens Programs. Mayor Lozano, in response to a comment made by Mr. Art Luna, stated that the Councilmembers do not receive the same health benefits as those of regular full time employees. Councilmember Rubio expressed appreciation to all departments, noting that each and every department does a fine job. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Pacheco requested that Item Nos. 2 and 3 be taken separately for discussion. Councilmember Rubio stated that she did not want to pull Item No. 4 but requested that City Manager Singhal provide additional information on the item. 1. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Staff recommends City Council ratify the attached Warrants and Demands. • Motion was made by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, 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. 2. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1357: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING SECTION 53.11 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION MATERIALS MANAGEMENT DIVERSION DEPOSITS." It is recommended the City Council conduct a second reading by title only and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 1357, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING SECTION 53.11 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION MATERIALS MANAGEMENT DIVERSION DEPOSITS". Councilmember Pacheco inquired about the fee structure with regard to disposal of debris from the project, depending on whether materials are recycled or material is sent as refuse. Councilmember Pacheco suggested that the fees be reduced for residents in order to • make the financial impact lessened on smaller resident projects. Director of Public Works, Dan Wall, stated that an amendment can be made to the Ordinance. Page 3 of 8 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 2/20/13 • Discussions ensued and the exemption threshold, based on the project value, was discussed along with amending the fee base to coincide with that value. There was consensus with Council that the proposed changes made sense and staff should revise the ordinance to be brought back at a future meeting. Motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Mayor Lozano, carried (5-0) to approve the amendment of Ordinance No. 1357, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING SECTION 53.11 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION MATERIALS MANAGEMENT DIVERSION DEPOSITS," and return with the amended Ordinance for Council consideration at a later date. AYES: Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Mayor Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 3. CITY OF BALDWIN PARK'S COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012 It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the City of Baldwin Park's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012. • Councilmember Pacheco requested that this item be moved to the next Regular meeting to allow time for additional review; Councilmember Rubio also commended on the item, noting that the report was not provided with the staff report, therefor reducing the time available for Council to review the report. Motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Rubio, carried (5-0) to bring the City of Baldwin Park's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012, back for consideration at the next Regular City Council Meeting AYES: Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Mayor Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-003 AND RESOLUTION SA 2013-001 IN REGARDS TO A LOAN FROM THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK TO THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014 ENFORCEABLE OBLIGATIONS It is recommended the City Council and the Successor Agency Governing Body adopt the following Resolutions entitled: 1) Resolution No. 2013-003: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PROVIDING A LOAN TO THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY • DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION TO PAY A PORTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2013- 2014 ENFORCEABLE OBLIGATIONS", and; Page 4 of 8 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 2/20/13 2) Resolution No. SA 2013-001: "A RESOLUTION OF THE BALDWIN PARK • SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ACCEPTING A LOAN FROM THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK TO PAY A PORTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014 ENFORCEABLE OBLIGATIONS". Councilmember Rubio sought clarification from City Manager Singhal as to what the nature of these resolution are for and how the effect the City's financial obligations. City Manager Singhal explained that these resolutions create a loan mechanism between the City and the Successor Agency (SA) which will allow, in the future, for the City to recover funds spent by the SA, should the SA be afforded funding to make such restitution. Motion was made by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Rubio, carried (5-0) to approve Resolution No. 2013-003, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PROVIDING A LOAN TO THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION TO PAY A PORTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2013- 2014 ENFORCEABLE OBLIGATIONS," and Resolution No. SA 2013-001, "A RESOLUTION OF THE BALDWIN PARK SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ACCEPTING A LOAN FROM THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK TO PAY A PORTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014 ENFORCEABLE OBLIGATIONS." AYES: Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Mayor Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. • 5. TREASURER'S REPORT: DECEMBER 2012 Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the December 2012 Treasurer's Report. was made by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, carried (5-0)to receive Motion as ( ) Y Y Y and file the December 2012 Treasurer's Report. AYES: Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Mayor Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS 13- 14A) FOR THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND ADMINSTRATIVE BUDGET FOR FY 2013-14 BY THE CITY COUNCIL AS GOVERNING BODY OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION • Staff recommends the City Council, as governing body of the Successor Agency: Page 5 of 8 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 2/20/13 1) Adopt a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) 13-14A for the period of July 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013; and 2) Adopt the Successor Agency Administrative Budget for Fiscal Year 2013-14; and 3) Direct staff to proceed with submitting the draft ROPS 13-14A for approval to the Oversight Board; 4) Send the approved ROPS to the County Administrative Officer, County Auditor Controller, the State Controller and Department of Finance; and 5) Instruct staff to post the approved ROPS 13-14A on the City's website. Motion was made by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Garcia, carried (5-0)to adopt a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) 13-14A for the period of July 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013; adopt the Successor Agency Administrative Budget for Fiscal Year 2013-14; direct staff to proceed with submitting the draft ROPS 13-14A for approval to the Oversight Board; send the approved ROPS to the County Administrative Officer, County Auditor Controller, the State Controller and Department of Finance; and instruct staff to post the approved ROPS 13-14A on the City's website AYES: Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Mayor Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. • ABSTAIN: None. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-003 AND RESOLUTION SA 2013-001 IN REGARDS TO A LOAN FROM THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK TO THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014 ENFORCEABLE OBLIGATIONS It is recommended the City Council and the Successor Agency Governing Body adopt the following Resolutions entitled: 1) Resolution No. 2013-003: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PROVIDING A LOAN TO THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION TO PAY A PORTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2013- 2014 ENFORCEABLE OBLIGATIONS", and; 2) Resolution No. SA 2013-001: "A RESOLUTION OF THE BALDWIN PARK SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ACCEPTING A LOAN FROM THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK TO PAY A PORTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014 ENFORCEABLE OBLIGATIONS". Please reference item #4 on City Council. Motion was made by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Garcia, carried (5-0) to approve Resolution No. 2013-003, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK PROVIDING A LOAN TO THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY • DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION TO PAY A PORTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2013- 2014 ENFORCEABLE OBLIGATIONS," and Resolution No. SA 2013-001, "A Page 6 of 8 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 2/20/13 RESOLUTION OF THE BALDWIN PARK SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE • COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ACCEPTING A LOAN FROM THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK TO PAY A PORTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014 ENFORCEABLE OBLIGATIONS." AYES: Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern Garcia, Mayor Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. CITY COUNCIL/CITY CLERK/ CITY TREASURER/STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS Request by Councilmember Ricardo Pacheco for discussion & direction to staff on the following: Consideration and implementation to administer a Foreclosed Property Registration Program. Councilmember Pacheco stated that he had discussions with a local company that administers a program that oversees the registration of property and helps to enforce the actions of property owners to either clean up blighted property or pay fines. Councilmember Pacheco requested that staff work with the consultant to development a program and work in cooperation to implement the program. Request by Councilmember Marlen Garcia for discussion and direction to staff on the following: Send letter of support from Council to Congress demanding that they reauthorize VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) and support the protection of LGBT Americans and new • immigrants. Councilmember Marlen Garcia stated that she was in receipt of an email from Senator Feinstein in which she noted the passing of the Violence Against Woman Act; noted that the Act has been revised to include various protected classes; requested that a letter be sent to Congress expressing the City's support for the Violence Against Woman Act and support for the protection of LGBT Americans and new immigrants. Councilmember Rubio sought support from Council to reach out to Assemblymember Hernandez' office, accepting the offer to host a workshop to educate the community on the new Health Care Act. Request by Mayor Manuel Lozano for discussion on the following: 2013 State of the City Address program. Councilmember discussed the agenda and assignment of various duties involving Council throughout the event. Councilmember Rubio reiterated, to insure the community is aware, that the State of the City Address will be held on March 1, 2013. ADJOURNMENT • Page 7 of 8 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 2/20/13 A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5-0) to adjourn the • meeting at 8:14 p.m. 10/ drfr Mayor ATTEST: / City Clerk / l APPROVED: 1/ S/ • • Page 8 of 8