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Home My WebLink About2013 04 03 CC MIN MINUTES BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING • APRIL 3,2013, 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 7:10 p.m. INVOCATION The invocation was provided by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia. 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 Tern Cruz Baca 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. (NO STIPEND IS PAID IF MEETING IS CANCELLED) Councilmember Rubio sent condolences to the family of victims of a serious accident in Colorado where a 7 member family was killed. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS Recognition of outgoing Recreation & Community Services Commissioner, Leticia Lopez. • Mayor Lozano provided recognition to Ms. Lopes and presented a Certificate of Appreciation. Presentation of Award of Excellence from the California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS) by Pilar Alcivar-McCoy for the Department of Recreation and Community Services Senior Prom in the category Aging Well. • Ms. Pilar Alcivar-McCoy, representing the California Parks and Recreation Society(CPRS), congratulated Manual Carrillo, Director of Parks and Community Services, for being recognized by CPRS for this prestigious award and presented Director Carrillo with a Plaque to commemorate the award. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Prior to opening the Public Communications period, Councilmember Marlen Garcia asked that speakers are not permitted to make personal attacks on elected or appointed officials, and commented on statements made in the previous meeting directed at her specifically that were personally offending and will not be tolerated in the future. • Mayor Lozano opened Public Communications at 7:29 p.m. and noted that each speaker is permitted a total of three (3) minutes to speak. Ken Woods, Baldwin Park resident, noted that, at a previous meeting, comments were made about the "Adopt-A-Highway" Program; stated that he took the comments seriously and has decided that his business will be applying for the Adopt-a-Highway Program to adopt a portion of the railroad right-of-way adjacent to his property; noted that he intends to take before and after pictures to chronicle his efforts. Margarita Vargas, Baldwin Park resident, inquired about how long the construction will continue along Pacific Avenue/IMaine Street because traffic control is becoming an issue; noted that she was fearful when crossing the street at Ramona and Maine. Terri Muse, Waste Management, Inc., announced that one of the company's truck drivers, Ruben L. Contara, has won the Environmental Industry Association Driver of the Year Award; noted that he is the first Waste Management employee to win the award; announced an Arbor Day event that will be hosted by Waste Management and described some of the services that will be provided to attendees at not charge. Seeing no others wishing to speak, Public Communications closed at 7:34 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Rubio asked that Item No. 3 be pulled for further discussion. 1. HOUSING ELEMENT CONTRACT ASSIGNMENT • Staff recommends the City Council approve the assignment of the contract to Moore Lacofano Goltzman, Inc. (MIG)to finalize the update to the City's Housing Element for the 2013-2021 Planning Period. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5—0)to approve the assignment of the contract to Moore Lacofano Goltzman, Inc. (MIG)to finalize the update to the City's Housing Element for the 2013-2021 Planning Period. AYES: Garcia, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. 2. NOTICE OF COMPLETION INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT THE BALDWIN PARK BOULEVARD/STEWART AVENUE AND FRAZIER STREET/FOSTER AVENUE INTERSECTIONS It is recommended that the City Council: a) Accept the construction improvements by PTM General Engineering Service, Inc. and authorize the recordation of a Notice of Completion; and b) Authorize the release of$29,395 in project retention to PTM General Engineering Service, Inc. upon expiration of the 35-day lien period. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5—0)to accept the • construction improvements by PTM General Engineering Service, Inc. and authorize the recordation of a Notice of Completion and authorize the release of$29,395 in project Page 2 of 6 retention to PTM General Engineering Service, Inc. upon expiration of the 35-day lien period. AYES: Garcia, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. 3. AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER TO EXECUTE A CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION TO MANAGE THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL MASTER PLAN UPDATE FOR A FEE NOT TO EXCEED $235,000 Staff recommends that the City Council: a) Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a Consultant Services Agreement with the Local Government Commission after a review by the City Attorney; and b) Authorize the CEO/Finance Director to appropriate $235,000 from Grant funds. Councilmember Rubio requested that this item be taken separately and began by asking for additional information, particularly regarding the Grant Funds and with regard to which public agency the City would be contracting with for this project. Public Works Director, Dan Wall, explained that all of the funding being provided is via a State Grant and there would be no impact on the General Fund. He further explained that the City would be working with the Local Government Commission (LGC) is the agency with which the City will be working in cooperation with CalTrans. A motion was made by Rubio, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5—0)to authorize the Chief • Executive Officer to execute a Consultant Services Agreement with the Local Government Commission after a review by the City Attorney and authorize the CEO/Finance Director to appropriate $235,000 from Grant funds. AYES: Garcia, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. 4. RESOLUTION 2013-008 AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER TO EXECUTE PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NO. 015-N TO ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS NO 07-5323R Staff recommends that the City Council waive further reading, read by title only, and adopt Resolution No. 2013-008, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER TO ADMINISTER THE EXISTING MASTER AGREEMENT NO. 07-5323R AND TO EXECUTE THE PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 015-N." A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5—0) to and adopt Resolution No. 2013-008, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER TO ADMINISTER THE EXISTING MASTER AGREEMENT NO. 07-5323R AND TO EXECUTE THE PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 015-N." AYES: Garcia, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. Page 3 of 6 5. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS • Staff recommends City Council ratify the attached Warrants and Demands. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5—0)to ratify the attached Warrants and Demands AYES: Garcia, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. 6. LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR AB 1359 HERNANDEZ It is recommended the City Council approve the attached letter of support. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5—0)to approve the attached letter of support for AB 1359 (Hernandez). AYES: Garcia, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. 7. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 2013-009 AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) UPON RECEIPT OF A COMMUNITY-BASED TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT • Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2013-009 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UPON RECEIPT OF A COMMUNITY-BASED TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT TO ADOPT THE"ARROW HIGHWAY CORRIDOR/DISTRICT NON-MOTORIZED SAFETY ENHANCEMENT PLAN" Once adopted, staff will include a signed copy of the Resolution with the grant application. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5—0)to adopt Resolution No. 2013-009 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UPON RECEIPT OF A COMMUNITY-BASED TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT TO ADOPT THE"ARROW HIGHWAY CORRIDOR/DISTRICT NON-MOTORIZED SAFETY ENHANCEMENT PLAN." AYES: Garcia, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. • Page 4 of 6 REPORTS OF OFFICERS • CITY COUNCIL/CITY CLERK/CITY TREASURER/STAFF REQUESTS &COMMUNICATIONS Request by Ricardo Pacheco for discussion & direction to staff on the following: • Letter of Support for American Latino Museum on the National Mall. Councilmember Pacheco summarized the purpose of the letter, noting that he is seeking support from Council to send a letter to Congressional Representatives in support of the American Latino Museum. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5—0)to direct staff to prepare the letter for Council signatures. • Prepare a Resolution of Support for Senate Bill 135, Legislation by California State Senator Alex Padilla to create a statewide earthquake early warning system in California (Sample Resolution attached). Councilmember Pacheco summarized the purpose of Senate Bill, noting the importance of this bill in ensuring the safety of citizens of the community, and is seeking support from Council to send a letter to Congressional Representatives in support of the American Latino Museum. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5—0) to direct staff to prepare the letter for Council signatures. • Update on most current Finance Revenue • Councilmember Pacheco requested that staff prepare a current report on the City's revenue flow in order to determine the future financial health of the City. • Announce a reward for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect in the attack at the Dairy in Baldwin Park. Councilmember Pacheco requested that recounted his recent experience when he was a victim, along with the owner, of a robbery at gun point; commented on his emotions and the appreciation of family and life; expressed the desire for the City to work with the Police Department to provide a reward for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect. • Support of Senate Bill SB 470, Local Economic Development. This Bill is intended to promote economic development on local level to increase jobs, create economic opportunity, and generate tax revenue for all levels of government. Councilmember Pacheco summarized the purpose of Senate Bill, noting the importance of economic development on local level to increase jobs, create economic opportunity, and generate tax revenue for all levels of government, and requested that staff prepare a letter of support for this Senate Bill. Councilmember Marlen Garcia announced the upcoming 12th Annual Children's Festival, hosted by the Baldwin Park United Methodist Church, and directed staff to provide information or possibly provide a staff member at the event. Councilmember Rubio, referring to the recent release of inmates as a result of new Legislature, asked the • Chief of Police to provide a status report of how the release of these inmates has had on the community. Mayor Lozano congratulated Councilmember Marlen Garcia on her daughter's being accepted at UCLA. Page 5 of 6 ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to discuss, and all other matters having been addressed, a motion was • made by Lozano, seconded by Rubio, to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 p.m. Mayo 4/ ATTEST // / •L, Manuel Loz:o, Mayor ,lRf j�� Alejandr. vila, City Jerk APPROVED: ? kh3 • • Page 6 of 6