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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 06 03 CC MIN MINUTES BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION AND SPECIAL MEETING • JUNE 3, 2015, 5:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER-14403 E. Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, 91706 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:45 p.m. by Mayor Lozano. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmember Ricardo Pacheco Councilmember Monica Garcia (arrived at 6:05 p.m.) Councilmember Susan Rubio Mayor Pro Tern Cruz Baca Mayor Manuel Lozano PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Lozano opened Public Communications at 5:45 p.m. Juan Rios, Baldwin Park resident, commented on the Berkshire Group contract proposal, noting that the charges for service are reasonable and his services have proven to be beneficial; opined that some of the changes have failed because administration of the contract has failed, not because the changes were unwarranted. Seeing no others wishing to speak, Public Communications closed at 5:47 p.m. OPEN SESSION • 1. PRESENTATION BY THE BERKSHIRE GROUP Presentation by Robert Horowitz, Principal of Berkshire Group, to discuss the continuing benefits of Expense Reduction and Cost Control consultant services. Mr. Robert Horowitz, Principal of Berkshire Group, provided an overview of previous accomplishments and a projection of additional opportunities for reorganizing City practices and/or renegotiation of contracts that could provide savings; opined that the success of this undertaking requires dialog unilaterally. Discussion ensued and Mr. Horowitz was asked about adjustments to his compensation and travel expenses; he noted that he has reduced his compensation rate from 20% to 15%of all realized savings; responded to questions regarding his travel expenses, and responded to other questions of Council. 2. CONSIDER OPTIONS FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POSITION Staff presentation of options available for addressing the need for an Economic Development Project Coordinator. Community Development Director Marc Castagnola provided a narrative of the efforts taken to identify qualified candidates for the Economic Development Project Coordinator and the lack of response by qualified persons; noted that a professional services firm has been identified and the contract agendized for this evening's Consent Calendar, as part of the Regular Meeting; stated that the professional services firm would provide interim support for a period of 4 months while the vacant position is re-advertised and a viable candidate is identified and hired. Director Castagnola concluded his presentation and responded to questions of Council. • Page 1 of 2 3. USED CAR DEALERSHIP ORDINANCE Presentation to review the existing Ordinance as it relates to Used Car Dealerships, and consider options for amending the Ordinance including the revision of zoning and development standards. • Due to time constraints, Council requested that this item be held and directed staff to bring it back at a future meeting. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION 1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6: Agency designated representatives: Shannon Yauchzee; Jimmy Gutierrez Employee Organizations: General Unit of Maintenance Employees, SEIU Local 721; Police Officers Association; Professional and Technical Employees Association; Clerical Employees Association; Police Management Employees Association; Classified Confidential Employees Association; Classified Management Employees Association Unrepresented Emplovee(s): City Planner; Housing Authority Manager; Community Development Director; Human Resource Manager; Police Chief; Finance Director; Public Works Director; Recreation and Community Services Director 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: Case Name: City of Baldwin Park v. City of Irwindale, Case Number: BS152919 Case Name: Delgado, et al v Ortiz, et al, Case Number: BC540331 Case Name: Hadsell v. City of Baldwin Park, Case Number BC548602 Case Name: Moore v. City of Baldwin Park, Case Number: BC509688 3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION • Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: Potential Case(s): Two(2) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, to adjourn the meeting at 7:07 p.m. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Robert Tafoya reported out on Closed Session by stating that, by a unanimous vote of 5-0, Council has approved a settlement with Craig Graves, to provide three months' severance pay with his resignation. City Attorney Tafoya also stated that no reportable action was taken on any other items discussed during Closed Session. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (5—0) to adjourn thSed on. Mayor ATTES S /42 4(2 City Cler / • APPROVED: -7//S//5 Page 2 of 2 MINUTES BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING • JUNE 3, 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 7:10 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 Tern Cruz Baca Mayor Manuel Lozano REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Robert Tafoya reported out on Closed Session by stating that, by a unanimous vote of 5-0, Council has approved a settlement with Craig Graves, to provide three months' severance ($32,500) in • exchange for waiver of any and all legal claims against the City. City Attorney Tafoya also stated that no reportable action was taken on any other items discussed during Closed Session. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (5—0) to adjourn the Closed Session. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Baca asked that the meeting be closed in memory of Michele Gutierrez, Associate Director with the Southern California Health Advocacy, who passed suddenly from cancer, and condolences extended to her family; and in the memory of Ms. Baca's cousin, Gilbert Sepeda, who was a member of the City of Irwindale Police Department. Treasurer Contreras requested that the meeting be closed in memory of Mr. Aguilera and extend condolences to his family. Councilmember Garcia asked that the meeting be closed in memory of Angela Ignenias, a long time Baldwin Park resident, and extending condolences to her family and friends; also congratulated Director Carrillo and the Parks and Community Services Department for securing an award of$450,000 in grant money for the Walnut Creek Nature Park. Councilmember Rubio announced that Baldwin Park Unified School District Board of Directors has been recognized as number one in the state of California. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS • Introduction of New City Staff Members. • Public Works Director Dan Wall introduced Sam Gutierrez, the new City Engineering Manager; Mr. Gutierrez provided a brief summary of his background and noted that he is a long time resident of Baldwin Park who came to the City from West Covina. Community Development Director Marc Castagnola introduced Sam Ghaly, who was working in the interim but who has been hired on as a full time staff member and will now serve as the City's • Building Official. • Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to 3`d Grade Students of Kenmore Elementary, Room 9 Team Banana Slugs, for the success of their"Milk and Bookies" "book-raising" event. Kenmore Elementary School Teacher Margarita Berdeja provided a PowerPoint presentation to Council and spoke of the efforts of her 3rd Grade students who participated in the book-raising event; Mayor Lozano presented Certificates of Recognition to each student and congratulated all of them for a job well done. • Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Scholarship Recipients of the Baldwin Park Sister City Association. Mayor Lozano presented Certificates of Recognition to Scholarship Winners and congratulated the recipients of their great achievements. • Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to the Baldwin Park Women's Club in recognition of over 100 years of service to the community of Baldwin Park. Mayor Pro Tem Baca presented a Certificate of Recognition and expressed gratitude to all of the members of the Baldwin Park Woman's Club for their contribution and keeping the Woman's Club strong for so many years. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Lozano opened Public Communications at 7:45 p.m. and noted that each speaker is permitted a total of three (3) minutes to speak. • Amanda Zarato, Baldwin Park resident, commented on the water restrictions being imposed on the residents; requested that Council contact the Postmaster with regard to the post boxes located outside the post office, noting that they are not accessible to those in vehicles and it creates a problem when a driver must exit the vehicle to put mail in the box. Vera Baltista, Baldwin Park resident, sought Council's support for the decision of those employed with Garden View Post-Acute Rehab to form a union. Maria Lena Garcia, Baldwin Park resident and employee of Garden View, spoke in support of efforts to form a union and requested that Council prepare a letter to support their efforts. Rita Garcia, Baldwin Park resident, stated that the traffic control at the intersection of Los Angeles Street and Hornbrook Avenue needs to be addressed by Public Works; noted that it is the only intersection between Maine and the 605 Freeway with a Stop sign rather than traffic signals; opined that people run the Stop sign inadvertently because there is no traffic signal there nor is there any warning of an impending Stop sign; requested that warning lights be installed. Margarita Vargas, Baldwin Park resident, asked whether there are any plans for the upcoming celebration of Baldwin Park's 60th Anniversary. Thomas Kern, San Bernardino resident, opined that there is a great deal of fuss over the drought and water issues; commented that a desalinization plant should be built to provide needed water; commented on a recent altercation between a bicycle rider and the driver of a vehicle; also commented on the proposed high-speed train that the Governor would like built between Fresno and San Francisco. Seeing no others wishing to speak, Public Communications closed at 7:52 p.m. Page 2 of 10 CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Lozano asked that Item Nos. 6 and 14 be held for discussion. • 1. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Staff recommends City Council ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register. A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5—0) to ratify the Warrants and Demands Register. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 2. REJECTION OF CLAIMS Staff recommends that Council reject the following claims and direct staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimants: Benitez, Genoveva Claimant alleges damages caused by trip and fall Elizondo, Fred Claimant alleges damages caused by wheelchair tipping over in bus Mondragon, Daniel Claimant alleges damages caused by improper impound Moreno, Jose Claimant alleges damages to gate A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5—0)to reject the following claims and direct staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimants. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. • 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Receive and file: A. Meeting Minutes of the Special Meetings of City Council held on June 10, 2014, June 11, 2014, August 13, 2014, and September 2, 2014. B. Meeting Minutes of the Regular Meeting of City Council held on May 6, 2015. C. Meeting Minutes of the Special and Regular Meeting, and the Finance and Housing Authority Meetings, held on May 20, 2015. A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5—0)to receive and file the minutes. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 4. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH RESTORATION DESIGN GROUP FOR THE PREPARATION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR WALNUT CREEK NATURE PARK. Staff recommends that Council approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the amendment to the Agreement with Restoration Design Group, increasing the agreement amount by $63,870 payable with Quimby and Prop A Grant Funds, for the preparation of construction plans and specifications for Walnut Creek Nature Park, and authorize the Director of Finance to make the appropriate transfers and fund adjustments. • A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5—0)to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the amendment to the Agreement with Restoration Page 3 of 10 Design Group, increasing the agreement amount by$63,870 payable with Quimby and Prop A Grant Funds, for the preparation of construction plans and specifications for • Walnut Creek Nature Park, and authorize the Director of Finance to make the appropriate transfers and fund adjustments AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 5. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A POLICE JAIL VAN Staff recommends that Council approve: 1) Waiver of the formal bidding process for the purchase and installation of the emergency equipment pursuant to Municipal Code§34.23(C); and 2) Authorize the Police Department to purchase the new vehicle and equipment through existing contracts, joining on to a cooperative purchasing contract or through authorized purchasing procedures; and 3) Direct the Director of Finance to take the necessary action to make the required budget transfers and amendments for the additional $5,507.76, to account 205-30-370-58110-00000, for the restricted purchase of a new Police Department vehicle and equipment to upgrade the Police Department's Jail Operations; and 4) Authorize the Chief of Police, or his designee, to complete all appropriate documentation to complete the purchase. A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5—0)to: 1) Waiver of the formal bidding process for the purchase and installation of the emergency equipment pursuant to Municipal Code§34.23(C); and • 2) Authorize the Police Department to purchase the new vehicle and equipment through existing contracts, joining on to a cooperative purchasing contract or through authorized purchasing procedures; and 3) Direct the Director of Finance to take the necessary action to make the required budget transfers and amendments for the additional $5,507.76, to account 205-30- 370-58110-00000, for the restricted purchase of a new Police Department vehicle and equipment to upgrade the Police Department's Jail Operations; and 4) Authorize the Chief of Police, or his designee, to complete all appropriate documentation to complete the purchase. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 6. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF POLICE VEHICLES WITH FEDERAL ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS Staff recommends that Council approve: 1) Waiver of the formal bidding process for the purchase of three (3) police vehicles and the installation of the emergency equipment pursuant to Municipal Code §34.23(C); and 2) Authorize the Police Department to work in conjunction with the Public Works Department to purchase the new vehicles; and 3) Authorize the Director of Finance to complete a budget amendment for an amount not to exceed $107,937.15 from account 205-30-360-58110, and designate said amount for • restricted purchase of the new police vehicles; and 4) Authorize the Chief of Police, or his designee, to complete all appropriate documentation to Page 4 of 10 complete the purchase. • City Attorney Robert Tafoya announced that, because this item was based on Code Section 34.23(c), passage requires a 4/5 in favor in order to approve this item. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (5—0)to: 1) Waiver of the formal bidding process for the purchase of three (3) police vehicles and the installation of the emergency equipment pursuant to Municipal Code §34.23(C); and 2) Authorize the Police Department to work in conjunction with the Public Works Department to purchase the new vehicles; and e dment for an amount i ante to complete a budget amendment Authorize the Director of F et am n p g not to exceed $107,937.15 from account 205-30-360-58110, and designate said amount for restricted purchase of the new police vehicles; and 4) Authorize the Chief of Police, or his designee, to complete all appropriate documentation to complete the purchase. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 7. APPROVE THE AFFIRMATIVE FAIR HOUSING MARKETING PLAN—ROEM DEVELOPMENT LINK AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT Staff recommends that Council approve the Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan for the ROEM Development Link Affordable Housing Project. A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5—0)to approve the • Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan for the ROEM Development Link Affordable Housing Project. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 8. INTRODUCE AND CONDUCT A FIRST READING, BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE FURTHER READING OF ORDINANCE 1375, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING SECTION 91.40 OF CHAPTER 91,TITLE IX, GENERAL REGULATIONS, OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE." Staff recommends that Council conduct a first reading, by title only, and waive further reading to introduce Ordinance 1375, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING SECTION 91.40 OF CHAPTER 91, TITLE IX, GENERAL REGULATIONS, OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE." A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5—0)to conduct a first reading, by title only, and waive further reading to introduce Ordinance 1375, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING SECTION 91.40 OF CHAPTER 91, TITLE IX, GENERAL REGULATIONS, OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE." AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. • Page 5 of 10 9. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS CALLING FOR A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2015,AND TO REQUEST APPROVAL FROM THE • BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION Staff recommends that Council: 1) Waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2015-068 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2013, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES;" 2) Waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2015-069 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2013, WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY'S UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION (UDEL - SCHOOL ELECTION) TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO §10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE." A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5—0)to: 1) Waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2015-068 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2013, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES;" • 2) Waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2015-069 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2013, WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY'S UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION (UDEL - SCHOOL ELECTION) TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO§10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE." AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 10. APPROVE A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR OFF-SITE SALES OF BEER AND WINE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A CONVENIENCE STORE WITHIN THE FREEWAY COMMERCIAL SIERRA VISTA OVERLAY ZONE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-063, ENTITLED"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK(1)ADOPTING THE FINDINGS OF FACT; (2)APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY; AND (3)APPROVING 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)" Staff recommends that Council approve and adopt Resolution No. 2015-063, entitled "A • RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK(1) ADOPTING THE FINDINGS OF FACT; (2) APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR Page 6 of 10 NECESSITY; AND (3) APPROVING 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)." A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5—0)to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2015-063 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK(1)ADOPTING THE FINDINGS OF FACT; (2) APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY; AND (3)APPROVING 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)." AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 11. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-074, ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE CITYWIDE PARK MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FY 2015-2016, DECLARING THE INTENT TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS,AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING." Staff recommends that Council approve and adopt Resolution No. 2015-074, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, • APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE CITYWIDE PARK MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FY 2015-2016, DECLARING THE INTENT TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING." A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5—0) to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2015-074, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE CITYWIDE PARK MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FY 2015-2016, DECLARING THE INTENT TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING." AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 12. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-075, ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FY 2015-2016, DECLARING THE INTENT TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING" Staff recommends that Council approve and adopt Resolution No. 2015-075, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FY 2015-2016, DECLARING THE INTENT TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR • A PUBLIC HEARING." Page 7 of 10 A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded blt Lozano, and carried (5—0)to approve and adopt Resolution No.2015-075, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FY 2015-2016, DECLARING THE INTENT TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS,AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING." AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 13. APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE GRANT FUND APPLICATION 2012-DJ-BS-1183 Staff recommends that Council approve and authorize the application for Grant Funds in the amount of $20,838, as provided by the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Award Number 2012-DJ-BX-1183, to be used for the reimbursement of funds used from the Asset Forfeiture Account (Fund 270.30.350.5811.000000.2) to purchase technical services and equipment for the Police Department's Emergency Command Post Vehicle. A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5—0)approve and authorize the application for Grant Funds in the amount of$20,838, as provided by the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Award Number 2012-DJ-BX-1183, to be used for the reimbursement of funds used from the Asset Forfeiture Account(Fund 270.30.350.5811.000000.2)to purchase technical services and equipment for the Police Department's Emergency Command Post Vehicle. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. • ABSTAIN: None. 14. APPROVE THE REVISED PROPOSAL FOR COLLECTION SERVICES Staff recommends that Council approve the revised proposal from Credit Bureau Associates to provide services for the collecting of delinquent payments owed to the City and authorize the City Attorney to prepare the appropriate contract, incorporating the proposal, and authorize the Mayor to sign said contract. Mayor Lozano noted that he has some questions about the contract and would like staff to provide additional information; requested that this item be held over and brought back at the Council Meeting of July 1, 2015. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5—0)to hold this item and bring it back at the Council Meeting of July 1, 2015. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None PUBLIC HEARING 15. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015/2016 BUDGET AND SET A DATE CERTAIN OF JUNE 10, 2015, TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING AND CONDUCT A STUDY SESSION AND SPECIAL MEETING FOR THE SAME PURPOSE Staff recommends that the Mayor open the Public Hearing to take public comments and, as deemed necessary, continue the hearing to a Special Meeting/Study Session for the Fiscal Year 2015/16 Budget, to be held on June 10, 2015. • Mayor Lozano opened the Public Hearing at 7:59 p.m. and invited those wishing to speak in support of the item to step forward and be heard. Page 8 of 10 • Seeing no one wishing to be heard, Mayor Lozano the invited those wishing to speak • against the item to step forward and be heard. Seeing no one wishing to be heard, Mayor Lozano closed the testimony portion of the Public Hearing at 8:00 p.m. Mayor Lozano then directed that the Public Hearing be continued to a date certain of June 10, 2015. REPORTS OF OFFICERS 16. RENEWAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE BERKSHIRE GROUP FOR FINANCIAL CONSULTING Staff recommends that Council approve the extension of the contract with The Berkshire Group for an additional one year period and authorize the Mayor to sign the Renewal documents. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5—0)to approve the extension of the contract with The Berkshire Group for an additional one year period and authorize the Mayor to sign the Renewal documents. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 17. APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FOR RECLASSIFICATION OF THE ECONOMIC PROJECT COORDINATOR POSITION TO A MANAGEMENT ANALYST POSITION FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETAIN A PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES • Staff recommends that Council: 1) Approve the reclassification of the Economic Project Coordinator position to a Management Analyst position, with a monthly salary range of $3,926 - $5,262, and re-advertise the position; and 2) Direct staff and the City Attorney to negotiate and prepare a contract for Professional Consultant Services for Economic Development with AIM Consulting Services for an initial term of 4 months, with the option for additional quarterly renewals as needed, and authorize the Mayor to sign the resulting contract. Councilmember Rubio expressed the desire to have a Request For Proposals (RFP) prepared and advertised in order to invite additional firms to compete for the best and lowest bid on the contract. Mayor Pro Tem requested that the contract be modified to present a specific outline of duties to be performed and to require that the firm provide monthly status reports on the work performed. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5—0)to approve 1) the reclassification of the Economic Project Coordinator position to a Management Analyst position, with a monthly salary range of$3,926-$5,262, and re-advertise the position. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. • A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 — 0) to 2) direct staff and the City Attorney to negotiate and prepare a contract for Professional Consultant Services for Economic Development with AIM Consulting Services for an Page 9 of 10 initial term of 4 months, including modifications requested by Mayor Pro Tern Baca to present a specific outline of duties to be performed and to require that the firm provide monthly status reports on the work performed, the option for additional quarterly renewals • as needed, and authorize the Mayor to sign the resulting contract. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 18. REVIEW OF CURRENT APPLICATIONS AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT, REAPPOINTMENT, OR REMOVAL OF MEMBERS OF VARIOUS CITY COMMISSIONS Staff recommends that Council review the submitted Commission applications, accept nominations, authorize staff to initiate the appropriate background checks through the Department of Justice (DOJ) and, contingent upon satisfactory clearance by the DOJ, appoint individuals to the respective City Commissions and adopt, the following Resolutions: 1) Resolution No. 2015-070, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park Appointing Individuals to the Planning Commission of the City of Baldwin Park, to Office Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5;" 2) Resolution No. 2015-071, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park Appointing Individuals to the Personnel Commission of the City of Baldwin Park, to Office Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5;" 3) Resolution No. 2015-072, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park Appointing Individuals to the Recreation & Community Services Commission of the City of Baldwin Park, to Office Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8" 4) Authorize staff to re-advertise to solicit applications for the Housing Commission of the City of Baldwin Park, for Office Numbers 1 and 2, the term of which expires on June 30, 2015, but • for which no applications were received; and 5) At this time the City Council could also consider the removal and or replacement of any commissioners consistent with and pursuant to BPMC Section 32.09. Mayor Lozano requested that this item be held over and brought back at the City Council meeting of July 1, 2015. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (0—0) to ratify hold this item and bring it back at the Council Meeting of July 1, 2015 AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. CITY COUNCIL/CITY CLERK/CITY TREASURER/STAFF REQUESTS& COMMUNICATIONS 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 8:06 p.m. Mayor ATTES r/ f 4 j/ Manuel Lozano, Mayor • Alejandr- Avila, City Clerk APPROVED: .7PSAS Page 10 of 10