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Home My WebLink About2013 05 15 CC MIN MINUTES BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING • MAY 15, 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 7:07 p.m. INVOCATION The invocation was provided by Councilmember Pacheco. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lozano. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Member Marlen Garcia Council Member Ricardo Pacheco Council Member Susan Rubio Mayor Pro Tern Monica Garcia Mayor Manuel Lozano ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Lozano announced that, 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$30 for attending the Housing Authority meeting and $50 for attending the Finance Authority meeting. Mayor Lozano extended his condolences to the family of Raquel Corrales, a long time Baldwin Park resident and local business owner; noted that she was a well-known and active member of the community. Mayor Lozano announced that the Baldwin Park Unified School District is deserving of congratulations for being ranked#1 by Ed Trust West, a state-wide education advocacy organization which surveys school district policies, student demographics and student success. Councilmember Rubio announced an upcoming opportunity to meet Congresswoman Grace Napolitano through a community outreach being hosted by her office; also recognized Police Officers'Week, and asked that everyone recognize the hard work of the police officers as well as remembering the fallen officers; announced the upcoming Relay for Life being held at Baldwin Park High School. Councilmember Pacheco announced that Assemblymember Roger Hernandez is hosting a Community Coffee Break on the coming weekend, and encouraged those who wish to share concerns or learn more about the legislature to attend. Councilmember Garcia extended thanks to the Baldwin Park Police Department for their continued participation in conducting classes for the Pride Platoon which educates at-risk youth on the merits of being a good citizen; attended the Foothill Transit board meeting where a measure was passed that would increase the availability of public transportation with new busses. • Mayor Pro Tem Garcia recognized Detective La Rive for her efforts in fighting against abuse against children and young girls. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS • Recognition to Rafael Tapia, Jr., BPHS, and Vivian Feliz, SVHS, for winning the Mark Daniel • Flores Music Scholarship Award. Mr. Flores provided some background on the scholarship program and its foundation; provided background on scholarship winners Vivian Feliz and Rafael Tapia; Ms. Feliz performed for the audience, followed by a performance by Mr. Tapia. Following these performances, Mayor Lozano presented Certificates of Recognition to each student and congratulated them on their tremendous achievements. • Recognition to Valle Vista League Top 5 Honorees from Baldwin Park High School Delilah Garcia, Bernardo Flores, Jr.,Tyler Jones, Steven Trinidad, and Brandon Brown. Councilmember Garcia presented Certificates of Recognition to each of the five Baldwin Park High School students and congratulated them on their outstanding academic achievements. • Proclamation proclaiming Poppy Week May 13 - 19, 2013 and Recognition to Miss Poppy 2013 Adalena Jimenez. Councilmember Pacheco presented a Proclamation to recognize May 13 through 19, 2013, as National Poppy Week and presented a Certificate of Recognition to Miss Adalena Jimenez, Miss Poppy 2013. • Proclamation proclaiming May 19-25, 2013 as Public Works Week. Mayor Pro Tern Garcia presented a Proclamation recognizing the week of May 19 through 25, 2013, as National Public Works Week. • • Proclamation proclaiming National Kids to Park Day on May 18, 2013. Mayor Lozano presented a Proclamation to recognize May 18, 2013, as National Kids to Park Day. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Lozano opened Public Communications at 8:03 p.m. and noted that each speaker is permitted a total of three(3) minutes to speak. An unidentified speaker, on behalf of the Baldwin Park Women's Club, announced that the Club will be contributing $1,200 towards the purchase of new park benches. Teresa Venturia, Baldwin Park resident, extended thanks to the Parks and Community Services Department for the many activities and programs offered for children of all ages; speaking on behalf of the Stars Gymnastics Team, she asked that the City Council provide a venue of some sort where the team could conduct some kind of fund raising event. Ken Woods, Baldwin Park resident, commented on the new parking structure and the funds associated with items appearing on the evening's Consent Calendar; inquired as to whether the proposed costs included any kind of discounts or waivers. Miguel Wasso, Baldwin Park resident, brought back the Pledge which was presented to Council at its last meeting, noting that only two Councilmembers had signed, and sought additional signatures from the remaining members of Council; pointed out that the service of the local Police Department is demonstrated every day. III Shirley Ascare, American Legion Unit 241, announced that they will be holding a Gold Star Mother's Day event and inquired as to whether the City might partner with the American Legion to provide notice to the community about the event. Page 2 of 4 Councilmember Rubio noted that this event is to honor the mothers of fallen soldiers and it is important to encourage community participation and show support for the families. • Seeing no others wishing to speak, Public Communications closed at 8:15 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Pacheco requested Item Nos. 4 and 5 be held for discussion. 1. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Staff recommends City Council ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Rubio, and carried (5—0)to ratify the Warrants and Demands Register. AYES: Lozano, Garcia, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 2. CLAIM REJECTION Staff recommends City Council reject the claims of Laura Kam and Silvestre and Consuelo Arteaga and direct staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimants. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Rubio, and carried (5—0)to reject the claims of Laura Kam and Silvestre and Consuelo Arteaga and direct staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimants. AYES: Lozano, Garcia, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. • ABSTAIN: None. 3. TREASURER'S REPORT: MARCH 2013 Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the March 2013 Treasurer's Report. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Rubio, and carried (5—0)to receive and file the March 2013 Treasurer's Report. AYES: Lozano, Garcia, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 4. AUTHORIZE THE INSTALLATION OF SECURITY CAMERAS AT THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK TRANSIT CENTER PROJECT Staff recommends that the City Council approve contract orders with PCL Construction Services Ind. for the installation of security cameras at a cost of 96 207. i Y $ , Councilmember Pacheco opened discussion on this item by seeking clarification on the funding source for the project and inquired about a letter of request for waiver that was sought by the City from the Water District; opined that it was contradictory to ask for a waiver from another agency while spending additional monies elsewhere. Public Works Director Dan Wall responded to Councilmember Pacheco's inquiry by clarifying the original bidding process, followed by negotiation of the same contract at a significantly less cost; explained that the discounted bid was likely because the equipment being installed • is dated based on the age of the original bid. . Page 3 of 4 Councilmember Pacheco expressed further concern regarding how the cost savings realized was being allocated elsewhere and sought clarification as to why the City would seek a • waiver from the Water District when the project did not appear to be financially in need. City Manager Vijay Singhal explained that the request for waiver was presented to Council informally prior to a letter requesting waiver was sent. A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5—0)to approve contract orders with PCL Construction Services Ind.,for the installation of security cameras at a cost of$96,207. AYES: Lozano, Garcia, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 5. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT CHANGES TOTALING$57,780 FOR THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK TRANSIT CENTER PROJECT Staff recommends that the City Council approve a construction management contract amendment with Del Terra in the amount of$5,000 and approve contract change orders with PCL Construction Services Inc. at a cost of$52,780. A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5—0)to approve a construction management contract amendment with Del Terra in the amount of$5,000 and approve contract change orders with PCL Construction Services Inc. at a cost of $52,780. AYES: Lozano, Garcia, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. • ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. CITY COUNCIL/CITY CLERK/CITY TREASURER/STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to discuss, a motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m. Mayor f ATTES : /- • .4/ Manuel Lozano, Mayor •lejandr. Avila, City lerk APPROVED: 7//3/ir • Page 4 of 4