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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 08 05 CC MIN MINUTES BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 5, 2015, 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER-14403 E. Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, 91706 These minutes are presented in order.er.Various are presented. announcements or discussions may have occurred before or after the Agenda le 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 Mayor Pro Tem Cruz Baca Mayor Manuel Lozano MEMBERS ABSENT: Council Member Susan Rubio REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION Mayor Lozano stated that no reportable action was taken on items discussed during Closed Session. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Pro Tern Baca asked that the eve e evening's meeting be closed in memory of Socorro Carbajal, mother of City Treasurer Pro Tem Baca also acknowledged Public Works staff members who presented each Councilmember with a shirt featuring the Baldwin Park hub and Public Works Department embroidered on it. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS • Presentation of Project Status for Interstate 10/605 Interchange Project by Haese & Wood, PR. • Marilyn Haese, of Haese &Wood, Public Relations, narrated a PowerPoint presentation while discussing the accomplishments on the project thus far. Following the presentation, she and David Creasley, a representative from MCM Construction, Inc., responded to questions from Council. • Presentation of the new City of Baldwin Park web site, set for rollout by August 15th by the City's Information Technologies staff. 40 Information Technology Manager Mark Hsu and staff member David Mortensen demonstrated the new City of Baldwin Park website; pointed out some of the new the features of the website and how citizen interaction n�Mr. Mortensen by answered questions of site. Following the presentation, Mr. Hsu a Council and took direction to add a translation module to the website to serve citizens • • who speak and read languages other than English. Mayor Lozano extended thanks to the Recreation and Community Services staff as well as the Baldwin Park Police Department for their services at the 21st Annual Pride of the Valley 5K Fun Run; noted that Mayor Pro Tern Baca received a medal and that the event enjoyed over 1,000 participants. Councilmember Pacheco commented on the recent city events such as the Concerts in the Park and the July 4th Celebration; noted that he received a large number of compliments from attendees; he thanks staff for their great work and dedication. Councilmember Pacheco also commented on the Community Collaborative Committee, which is comprised of members from the Valley County Water District, Baldwin Park Unified School District, Mount San Antonio Collage and City of Baldwin Park, and the purpose of this committee; noted that the committee recently created and will be opening a job center at the Adult Education Center. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Lozano opened Public Communications at 7:48 p.m. and noted that each speaker is permitted a total of three (3) minutes to speak. Art Luna, Baldwin Park resident, voiced concern regardi are often people who arlr ve late at the ng attendance issues staff members to the Special Meetings; noted that there meeting and feels this should be addressed by the Mayor Thomas Kern. San Bernardino resident, commented on late arrivals at meetings; commented on the recent racial issues and altercations with police officers; opined that people should be cooperating with law enforcement; commented on lawsuits filed by family members and settlement agreements, opining that settlements reward criminals and martyrs. Ken Woods, Baldwin Park resident, expressed appreciation to Council and staff for taking action to improve the parking issues on Badillo, but noted that it is becoming a problem again; requested that Code Enforcement increase the issuance of tickets for those in violation. Juan Rios, Baldwin Park resident, spoke about comments made at a previous meeting, noting often that the comments were in reference t the soccer leagues s aveolat on stated rthat his comments times, there are more than 25 kids participating, rector of had nothing to do with the drought; not doing Ito,discou discourage ilmproperDulse of the Recreation and Community Services is 9 anything park. Page 2 of 9 Grea Tuttle, Baldwin Park business owner,hat the 4th Celebration did not generate any sales for not at all fond of councilmembers an July local business owners; commented on expenditures made by councilmembers. Seeing no others wishing to speak, Public Communications closed at 8:03 p.m. Mayor Lozano commented on Mr. Tuttle's statements made during Public Communications regarding the expenditure made for the July d4th CFublictCommun cations in(order to be fully to research some of the issues brought up 9 informed. Councilmember Pacheco responded to comments d as they have hel'freedom of speech noting that false statements are made during period protect them; noted that the election season will often cause a lot of misinformation to be spread. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pro that Baca pulled be pulled and brought back at clarification;future mee ng; Mayorr Lozano requested that Item No. 10 be p pulled Item No. 15 for further discussion. 1. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Staff recommends City Council ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (4—0; Rubio • Absent)to ratify the Warrants and Demands Register. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: Rubio. ABSTAIN: None. 2. REJECTION OF CLAIMS Staff recommends that Council reject the following claim and direct staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimant: Farios, Evelyn Claimant alleges that a rock was thrown at her car while her car was in front of the park. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (4 — 0; Rubio Absent) to reject the following claim and direct staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimant. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: Rubio. ABSTAIN: None. 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES • Receive and file: A. Meeting Minutes of Meeting Minutes of the Special City Council 3 of 9 ■ Meetings held on April 11, 2012. • A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (4—0; Rubio Absent) to receive and file the minutes. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: Rubio. ABSTAIN: None. 4. VACATION OF STREETS—PARCEL MAP NO. 1417 Staff recommends that Council approve and adopt Resolution No. 2015-083, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, LAR ST IA,STREET AND N ADJACENT ALLEY IN THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK. CLARK STREET AND AN A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (4—0; Rubio Absent)to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2015-083, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING AN ADJACENT ALLEY IN N THE CITY PLACE, CLARK STREET AND TY OF BALDWIN PARK.. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: Rubio. ABSTAIN: None. 5. FUNDING AGREEMENT—METRO TOLL GRANT Staff recommends that Council approve the Funding Agreement with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Authority Re-Investment Programding through the Metro Express lanes Net Toll A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (4—0; Rubio Absent)to approve the Funding Agreement with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Net (LACTMA), to Program. AYES: the Metro Expresslanes AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: Rubio. ABSTAIN: None. 6. APPROVE THE PROPOSAL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH REVENUE &COST SPECIALISTS, LLC, TO CONDUCT A LAW DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE STUDY Staff recommends that Council approve the Consultant Services Agreement and associated Law Enforcement Development Impact Fee (DIF) Proposal, with • Revenue & Cost Specialists, LLC, and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract. Page 4 of 9 Mayor Pro Tern Baca sought clarification from staff s to the nature of the fees being studied; Chief Executive Officer Yauchzee provided a brief summary of the types of fees being considered. A motion was made by Baca, seconded by Baca, and carried (4—0; Rubio Absent)to approve the Consultant Services Agreement and associated Law Enforcement Development naze the (DIF) Proposal, execute with ue & Cost Specialists, LLC, and author AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: Rubio. ABSTAIN: None. 7. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVIC SERVICES FOR AN ECONOMIC E AREEMENT WITH AIM SERVICES TO IDENTIFY A ND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY Staff recommends that Council approve the Agreement with AIM Consulting Services for professional services to assist in developing an economic development strategy for a term of four (4) months; authorize the appropriation of $32,000 to Account No. 100-40-405-51100-00000-2; and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute the Agreement. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (4—0; Rubio Absent)to approve the Agreement with AIM Consulting Services for professional services to assist in developing an economic development strategy for a term of four(4) months; authorize the appropriation of$32,000 to Account No. 100-40- • 405-51100-00000-2; and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute the Agreement. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: Rubio. ABSTAIN: None. BILL 8. APPROVE THE LETTER(S) OF OPPOSITION TO THE THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES POSIT POSB ION OF 57, IN CONCURRENCE WITH OPPOSITION Staff recommends that Council approve the Letters of Opposition addressed to State Legislators expressing objection to the proposed Assembly Bill (AB) 57, known as the (Quirk) Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Bill, thereby supporting the League of California Cities' opposition to AB 57. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (4—0; Rubio Absent)to approve the Letters of Opposition addressed to State Legislators expressing objection to the proposed Assembly Bill (AB) 57, known as the (Quirk)Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Bill, thereby supporting the League of California Cities' opposition to AB 57. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco • NOES: None. ABSENT: Rubio. ABSTAIN: None. Page 5 of 9 0 9. APPROVE A CONSULTANT SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH WITHERS AND SANDGREN TO PROVIDE NN SERVICES MEDIANS OF TURF WITH LOW-WATER LAN DSCAPE Staff recommends that Council approve the Consultant Services Agreement with landscape and Sandgren, eplace turf in the City's streetamed ans,sand tauthorize nthe low-water rtto landscape to rep execute the contract. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (4—0; Rubio Absent)to approve the Consultant Services Agreement with Withers and Sandgren, to provide professional services for the design of low-water landscape to replace turf in the City's street medians, and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: Rubio. ABSTAIN: None. 10. APPROVE THE CONSULTANT S GN OF AND PLAN SPECIFICATIONS PSOMAS, PRROVVIDE THE DESIGN IONS FOR THE SAN GABRIEL RIVER COMMUTER BIKEWAY Staff recommends that Council approve the Consultant Services Agreement with Psomas, Inc., to provide the design of and plan specifications for the San Gabriel III River Commuter Bikeway, and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract. Councilmember Pacheco requested that this item be brought back at a future meeting for Council consideration. A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried (4—0; Rubio Absent) pull this item from the agenda and direct staff to present it to Council at a future meeting. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 11. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT PRODUCTIONS, INC., FOR CARNIVAL SERVICES THE DOWNTOWN STREET MARKET Staff recommends that Council approve the Agreement with CM Amusements and during the period ri Inc.,of Auguste 13 through August 16, 2015, and authorize the Mayor to during the peso g execute the Agreement. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (4—0; Rubio Absent)to approve the Agreement with CM Amusements and Productions, Inc., to provide Carnival Services during the Downtown Street Market, during the period of August 13 through August 16, 2015, and authorize the Mayor to • execute the Agreement. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco Page 6 of 9 NOES: None. ABSENT: Rubio. ABSTAIN: None. 12. APPROVE A RESOLUTION AND THE LETTER(S)OF SUPPORT, IN CONCURRENCE WITH THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES AND THE FIX OUR ROADS COALITION, URGING THE STATE TO PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE FUNDING FOR STATE AND LOCAL TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE Staff recommends that Council approve Resolution No. 2015-084, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Urging the State to Provide New Sustainable Funding for State and Local Transportation Infrastructure;" and approve the Letters of Support addressed to State Legislators expressing support for the Fix Our Roads Coalition and its proposed Seven Priorities and Funding Sources, in concurrence with the League of California Cities. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (4—0; Rubio Absent)to approve Resolution No. 2015-084, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Urging the State to Provide New Sustainable Funding for State and Local Transportation Infrastructure;" and approve the Letters of Support addressed to State Legislators expressing support for the Fix Our Roads Coalition and its proposed Seven Priorities and Funding Sources, in concurrence with the League of California Cities. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: Rubio. ABSTAIN: None. 4111) 13. HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT 2014 Staff recommends that Council receive and file the Housing Element Progress Report for 2014. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (4—0; Rubio Absent)to receive and file the Housing Element Progress Report for 2014. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: Rubio. ABSTAIN: None. 14. APPROVE AND ACCEPT THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CITY PROJECT NO. 2015-0091, RESIDENTIAL STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZE THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE AND INVITATION TO BID ON THE PROJECT. Staff recommends that Council approve and accept the plans and specifications for City Project No. 2015-0091, Residential Street Rehabilitation Project, and authorize the publication of a Notice and Invitation to Bid on the Project. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (4—0; Rubio Absent) to approve and accept the plans and specifications for City Project No. 2015-0091, Residential Street Rehabilitation Project, and authorize the • publication of a Notice and Invitation to Bid on the Project.. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco Page 7 of 9 NOES: None. ABSENT: Rubio. • ABSTAIN: None. 15. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO APPROVE MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AND BALDWIN PARK POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AND THE PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION; THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AND THE CLASSIFIED MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION; THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AND THE CLASSIFIED MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION; AND ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AMENDING THE EXECUTIVE BENEFITS MATRIX AND UNCLASSIFIED MANAGEMENT BENEFITS MATRIX Staff recommends that Council approve and adopt Resolution Nos. 2015-054, 2015- 055, 2015-056 and 2015-059, respectively, thereby approving the Memorandums Of Understanding between the City Of Baldwin Park and the Baldwin Park Police Officers Association; the City Of Baldwin Park and the Professional and Technical City Employees Association; the City Of Baldwin Park and the Classified Management Employees Association; the City Of Baldwin Park and the Classified Management Association; and Resolution No. 2015-081, amending the Executive Benefits Matrix and the Unclassified Management Benefits Matrix. Mayor Lozano expressed gratitude to the Baldwin Park Police Officers Association and all those involved with the negotiations. City Attorney Robert Tafoya read into the record a prepared statement issued by • Councilmember Susan Rubio, as follows: "I planned a vacation in advance, well before I knew the contracts would be on tonight's agenda. Unfortunately, the contracts for our fine employees are on the agenda for tonight while I am gone. I am gone but I want all of you to know that I fully support all of the contracts for our employees. They are well deserved." Mayor Pro Ten Baca also expressed great appreciation to staff for their patience and dedication to their work. Councilmember Pacheco also thanked the members of the Baldwin Park Police Officers Association for working with the City to forge this agreement. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (4—0; Rubio Absent)to approve and adopt Resolution Nos. 2015-054, 2015-055, 2015-056 and 2015-059, respectively, thereby approving the Memorandums Of Understanding between the City Of Baldwin Park and the Baldwin Park Police Officers Association; the City Of Baldwin Park and the Professional and Technical City Employees Association; the City Of Baldwin Park and the Classified Management Employees Association; the City Of Baldwin Park and the Classified Management Association; and Resolution No. 2015-081, amending the Executive Benefits Matrix and the Unclassified Management Benefits Matrix.. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco NOES: None. • ABSENT: Rubio. ABSTAIN: None. Page 8 of 9 REPORTS OF OFFICERS • CITY COUNCIL/CITY CLERK/CITY TREASURER/STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS • Request by Councilmember Ricardo Pacheco for discussion and direction to staff on the following: Discuss and give direction to staff to gather information and report on the feasibility of creating a downtown business program that would promote monthly events, develop social media, and create newsletters to enhance business activity in the downtown district. Councilmember Pacheco referred to surrounding communities that have dedicated staff to plan monthly events and other ways to promote the downtown business area; noted that social media frequently used to promote activities and advertise the amenities of the downtown area; suggested one or two staff members be commissioned with creating a similar program, looking at funding sources and developing strategies; opined that the endeavor would require full time focused efforts and would like full time staff dedicated to this. Mayor Pro Tern Baca suggested that Councilmember Pacheco confer with Teri Muse, at Waste Management, since she is the head of the Baldwin Park Business Association and there may be opportunities to collaborate. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to discuss, and all other matters having been addressed, a motion as made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, to adjourn the meeting at 8:3 •.m. • iyor ATTES // , ' !-Loz- ••, Mayor Al-fan•r- •vila, Cit erk APPROVED: W/5 • Page 9 of 9