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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 07 15 CC MIN MINUTES BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 15, 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 Councilmember Pacheco. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lozano. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Member Monica Garcia Council Member Ricardo Pacheco Council Member Susan Rubio Mayor Pro Tem Cruz Baca Mayor Manuel Lozano • REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION Mayor Lozano stated that no reportable action was taken on items discussed and that Council would be reconvening to Closed Session after the regular meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS, Mayor Lozano announced, as required by Government Code section 54954.3, that members of the City Council are also members of the Board of Directors of the 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 Pro Tem Baca asked that the meeting be closed in memory of Kenneth Wall, father of Dan Wall; and Jorge Huerta who had on accidental death on Main Street. Council member Rubio invited residents to attend tomorrow evening's Concerts in the Park. Mayor Lozano made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Pacheco, and carried (5-0) to excused City Treasurer Maria Contreras, whose mother is hospitalized, and City Clerk Alejandra Avila from the meeting. PROCLAMATIONS. COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS • Mayor Lozano and members of City Council presented plaques of recognition to Fire Fighter Richard Wells, Fire Station #29, and Police Detective Adams, Baldwin Park Police • Department, for their public service and commitment to the City of Baldwin Park; both men were also recognized as honorees of the Public Safety award presented by Congresswoman Grace Napolitano. • Council member Rubio presented Lonnie Woods with a plaque in recognition of his 47 years of service with the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, and • wished him continued success in his retirement. • Irene Mudo, Community Benefits Manager for Kaiser Permanente, presented Mayor Lozano and members of City Council with a check for Grant Funds in support of the City of Baldwin Park Community Relief Program/Helping Hand Project, the PRIDE Platoon and the K-9 Unit. • Community Media of the Foothills presented a video production of the recent Groundbreaking Ceremony for the ROEM Project, a construction project occurring next to the City Hall. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Lozano opened Public Communications at 7:36 p.m. and noted that each speaker is permitted a total of three (3) minutes to speak. Lisa Gonzalez, an intern with Waste Management, Inc., gave a mid-year update on waste statistics projects and community relation efforts; she also commended Leonard Leonis for receiving the 'Truck Driver of the Year' award. Thomas Kerri, a resident of Riverside, recognizing the passing of Music Composer, James Homer, who was in a fatal airplane accident on June 22nd Unidentified speaker, Baldwin Park resident, voiced her concern regarding three blighted properties located at: 3930 Merced Avenue, 4600 block of Maine Avenue (across from adult . school) and 3700 block of Puente Avenue (across from 7-Eleven); requested that the City identify the owners and possibly do something to mitigate the blight. Mr. Sandoval, Baldwin Park resident, reported an excessive parking nuisance on his street; noting that, on trash pickup days, his trash receptacles are not being emptied because vehicles block the drivers' ability to retrieve the trash bins; asked that something be done to resolve the issue. Art Luna, Baldwin Park resident, spoke out against the ROEM project, opining that it may be viewed as a misuse of public funds; asked that City Council take a proactive approach to bring the backdated minutes current. Vida Beltran, Field Representative for Assemblyman Roger Hernandez, announced several community events and encouraged residents to attend. Juan Rios, Baldwin Park resident, expressed concern about the maintenance of community parks; noted that the grass is torn up and going brown; suggested that the parks be reseeded and that sports activities that tear up the grass be more closely monitored. Ken Woods, Baldwin Park resident, thanked the Mayor and City Council for recognizing Memorial Day this year. Greg Tuttle, Baldwin Park business owner, expressed his concern about the use of City financial resources, opining that City funds are being wasted; demanded an apology and requested that Council members refrain from the use of derogatory references and name calling of the speakers • and/or attendees at the meetings. Page 2 of 17 Margarita Vargas, Baldwin Park resident, asked whether the street light installation at Ohio Street will be completed before the commencement of school; expressed concern that an • intersection at Merced Avenue is unsafe for pedestrian children. Seeing no others wishing to speak, Public Communications closed at 8:02 p.m. Mayor Pro Tern Cruz directed Chief Michael Taylor to draft and publish a notice to drivers to show more caution when driving in the community. Mayor Lozano, directed Code Enforcement staff to speak with Mr. Sandoval to determine whether it would be practical to implement restricted parking and issue permits for parking in his neighborhood; reminded Mr. Rios and the community that the State of California is experiencing a drought and that water restrictions being imposed by the State are going to have an impact on the local community parks; provided clarification that the City is not permitted to levy a tax on residents unless it is by ballot as per Proposition 218. Councilmember Garcia recommended that Mr. Sandoval speak with Public Works Director Dan Wall to address the street light repair. Mayor Pro Tern Baca recommended that, rather than issuing parking permits, installing signage that restricts parking on certain days and allowing trash trucks access to garbage cans left along the street for pickup. Councilmember Pacheco inquired with CONSENT CALENDAR • Items held for further discussion by Council included Item Nos. 5, 7, 11, 12, 13 and 15. 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 (5 — 0) to ratify the Warrants and Demands Register. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 2. TREASURER'S REPORT—APRIL 2015 and MAY 2015 Staff recommends that Council receive and file the Treasurer's Report for the months of April and May 2015. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5 — 0) to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for April 2015 and May 2015. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. • Page 3 of 17 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Receive and file: • Meeting Minutes of Staff recommends that Council receive and file the following Meeting Minutes: A. Meeting Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings held on May 2, 2012. B. Meeting Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings held on February 20, 2013. C. Meeting Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings held on March 6, 2013. D. Meeting Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings held on March 20, 2013. E. Meeting Minutes of the Finance Authority, Special and Regular City Council Meetings held on April 3, 2013. F. Meeting Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings held on April 17, 2013. G. Meeting Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings held on May 1, 2013. H. Meeting Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings held on May 15, 2013. I. Meeting Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on June • 5, 2013. J. Meeting Minutes of the Special and Regular Meetings of the City Council held on June 19, 2013. K. Meeting Minutes of the Special Meeting of the City Council held on September 25, 2013. L. Meeting Minutes of the Special Meeting of the City Council held on December 16, 2013 M. Meeting Minutes of the Special and Regular Meetings of the City Council held on June 3, 2015 N. Meeting Minutes of the Special Meeting of the City Council held on June 10, 2015. O. Meeting Minutes of the Special Meeting of the City Council held on June 23, 2015. P. Meeting Minutes of the Special Meetings of the Finance Authority, Housing Authority and City Council held on July 1, 2015. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5 — 0) to receive and file the minutes. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. 410 ABSTAIN: None. Page 4 of 17 4. REJECTION OF CLAIMS Staff recommends that Council reject the following claims and direct staff to send the • appropriate notice of rejection to claimants: Vasquez, Javier Claimant alleges non-functioning street lights when he was struck by car Lozadu, Juan Claimant alleges tree branch damaged car windshield A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5 — 0) to reject the claims of Javier Vasquez and Juan Lozadu and direct staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimants. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 5. APPROVE THE BARNES PARK AND WALNUT CREEK NATURE PARK YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PLAN Staff recommends that Council approve the Youth Employment Plan to meet requirements of the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District policy on employment of at-risk youth. A motion was made by Rubio, seconded by Baca, and carried (5 — 0) to approve the Youth Employment Plan to meet requirements of the Los Angeles County Regional Park • and Open Space District policy on employment of at-risk youth. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 6. NOTICE OF COMPLETION —CITYWIDE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Staff recommends that Council: 1) Accept the construction improvements by Moreno Engineering, Inc., and authorize the recordation of a Notice of Completion; and 2) Authorize the payment of $21,263.34 in retention funds to Moreno Engineering, Inc., upon expiration of the 35-day notice period. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5—0) to: 1) Accept the construction improvements by Moreno Engineering, Inc., and authorize the recordation of a Notice of Completion; and 2) Authorize the payment of $21,263.34 in retention funds to Moreno Engineering, Inc., upon expiration of the 35-day notice period. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. • ABSTAIN: None. Page 5 of 17 7. NOTICE OF COMPLETION —CITYWIDE STEET SIGN REPLACEMENT PROJECT Staff recommends that Council: 1) Accept the construction improvements by Aegis ITS, Inc., and authorize the recordation of a Notice of Completion; and 2) Authorize the payment of $6,922.87 in retention funds to Aegis ITS, Inc., upon expiration of the 35-day notice period. A motion was made by Rubio, seconded by Baca, and carried (5 — 0) to accept the construction improvements by Aegis ITS, Inc., and authorize the recordation of a Notice of Completion; and authorize the payment of $6,922.87 in retention funds to Aegis ITS, Inc., upon expiration of the 35-day notice period. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 8. CONDUCT A SECOND READING, BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE FURTHER READING, AND FOLLOWING SUCH READING, ADOPT 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 second reading, by title only and waive further reading, and following such reading, adopt 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" regarding False Alarms. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5—0) to conduct a second reading, by title only and waive further reading, and following such reading, adopt 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" regarding False Alarms. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 9. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT THE DRAFT ENHANCED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE UPPER SAN GABRIEL RIVER WATERSHED MANAGEMENT GROUP TO THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD Staff recommends that Council authorize the Chief Executive Officer to sign a Letter of Authorization allowing the County of Los Angeles to submit the Draft Enhanced Watershed Management Program to the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board on the City's behalf. 411 A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5 —0) to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to sign a Letter of Authorization allowing the County of Los Page 6 of 17 Angeles to submit the Draft Enhanced Watershed Management Program to the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board on the City's behalf. • AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 10. APPROVE A RESOLUTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF TRACT 71822 Staff recommends that Council approve and adopt Resolution No. 2015-080, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FO THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF CLAMVIEW AVENUE IN THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK." A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5 — 0) to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2015-080, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FO THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF CLAMVIEW AVENUE IN THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK." AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 11. APPROVE A PROPOSAL FOR COLLECTIONS SERVICES Staff recommends that Council approve the proposal submitted by Credit Bureau • Associates and direct the City Attorney to prepare the appropriate contract incorporating the proposal, and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Mayor Lozano noted that he had additional questions pertaining to this matter and would like this item brought back at a future meeting. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5— 0) to have this item removed from the agenda and brought back for Council consideration at a future meeting. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 12. AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE BALDWIN PARK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR PUBLISHING IN THE BALDWIN PARK NOW Staff recommends that Council approve the agreement between the City of Baldwin Park and the Baldwin Park Unified School District to provide for publication of bi-lingual articles and notices in the Baldwin Park NOW. Councilmember Garcia expressed concern that the joinder of the Baldwin Park • Unified School District in the publication of the Baldwin Park NOW may confuse some as to the jurisdictions and separation between City events versus School District events. Page 7 of 17 A motion was made by Garcia, seconded by Baca, and carried (5 — 0) to approve the agreement between the City of Baldwin Park and the Baldwin Park Unified School District to provide for publication of bi-lingual articles and notices in the Baldwin Park NOW. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 13. ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015/2016 FOR THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, FINANCE AUTHORITY, HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY That the Mayor and City Council approve the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Budget for the City, by approving Resolution Nos. 2015-078, HA 2015-005, FA 2015-003 and SA 2015-005, respectively, for the City, Housing Authority, Finance Authority and the Successor Agency. Mayor Pro Tern Baca expressed appreciation to the members of the Audit Committee, Interim Finance Director Terry Shea, Assistant Accounting Manager Rose Tam and all of the participating departments for their work on the budget. A motion was made by Baca, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5—0)to approve the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Budget for the City, by approving Resolution Nos. 2015-078, HA 2015-005, FA 2015-003 and SA 2015-005, respectively, for the City, Housing Authority, Finance Authority and the Successor Agency • AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 14. APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR ADMINISTRATION AND COST SHARING OF THE COORDINATED INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM FOR THE UPPER SAN GABRIEL RIVER WATERSHED Staff recommends that Council authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County of Los Angeles for the administration and cost sharing for the implementation of the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program (COMP) for the Upper San Gabriel Valley Enhanced Watershed Management Program (EWMP). A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5 —0) to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County of Los Angeles for the administration and cost sharing for the implementation of the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program (COMP) for the Upper San Gabriel Valley Enhanced Watershed Management Program (EWMP). AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. • ABSTAIN: None. Page 8 of 17 15. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO APPROVE MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AND BALDWIN PARK • POLICE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AND THE GENERAL UNIT OF MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEES, SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, SEIU LOCAL 721, AND ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AMENDING THE EXECUTIVE BENEFITS MATRIX AND UNCLASSIFIED MANAGEMENT BENEFITS MATRIX Staff recommends that Council approve and adopt Resolution Nos. 2015-057 and 2015- 058, respectively, thereby approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Baldwin Park and the Baldwin Park Police Management Employees Association, and the City of Baldwin Park and the General Unit of Maintenance Employees, Service Employees International Union, SEIU Local 721; and Resolution Nos. 2015-081, respectively, amending the Executive Benefits Matrix and the Unclassified Management Benefits Matrix. Mayor Pro Tem Baca expressed appreciation to management, staff and employees for their patience during negotiations, and to all those who participated in the negotiation efforts. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Baca to approve Item No. 15. Councilmember Pacheco offered a second to the motion but then rescinded in order to offer a modification to approval of the item. Councilmember Pacheco also expressed appreciation to all those involved in the negotiations. Councilmember Pacheco also requested that the Executive and Unclassified Managers Benefits Matrix be set aside from the remainder of the item in order to have performance reviews tied to approval of the benefits matrix. Discussion ensued and suggestions were offered to approve the item with the contingency that the Executive and Unclassified Managers Benefits Matrix be brought back at a later date in order to tie the benefits matrix to performance reviews. Mayor Lozano restated the original motion of Mayor Pro Tern Baca to approve Item No. 15, as presented. Mayor Pro Tern Baca then amended her motion to approve this item with the contingency that the Executive and Unclassified Managers Benefits Matrix be passed after performance reviews, and the remainder of the item be passed. A motion was made by Baca, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 — 0) to approve and adopt Resolution Nos. 2015-057 and 2015-058, respectively, thereby approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Baldwin Park and the Baldwin Park Police Management Employees Association, and the City of Baldwin Park and the General Unit of Maintenance Employees, Service Employees International Union, SEIU Local 721m but not Resolution No. 2015-081, amending the Executive Benefits Matrix and the Unclassified Management Benefits Matrices. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Page 9 of 17 16. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, TO EXTEND THE PERIOD OF THE CONTRACT, TO PROVIDE • CROSSING GUARD SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015/2016 Staff recommends that Council approve the Amendment to the Agreement with All City Management Services (ACMS), extending the contract for the period of July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016, to provide crossing guard services at locations throughout the city. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5 — 0) to approve the Amendment to the Agreement with All City Management Services (ALMS), extending the contract for the period of July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016, to provide crossing guard services at locations throughout the city. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 17. APPROVE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT'S PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR PUBLIC HEALTH ADVOCACY(CCPHA) ON A GRANT APPLICATION FROM THE AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION (APA) IN COLLABORATION WITH THE AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION (APHA) Staff recommends that Council approve the City's partnership with the California Center for Public Health Advocacy on a Grant Application for funding from the American Planning Association with the American Public Health Association. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5 — 0) to approve the City's partnership with the California Center for Public Health Advocacy on a Grant Application for funding from the American Planning Association with the American Public Health Association. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 18. APPROVE OF ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015/2016 Staff recommends that Council receive and file the Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2015/2016. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5 — 0) to receive and file the Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2015/2016. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. • Page 10 of 17 PUBLIC HEARING 19. CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015- 076 ORDERING THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE CITYWIDE PARK MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FY 2015-2016 Staff recommends that Council conduct a Public Hearing and, after considering relevant testimony, waive further reading and read by title only, and adopt Resolution No. 2015- 076, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, ordering the annual levy and collection of assessments associated with the Citywide Park Maintenance Assessment District for FY2015-2016, and authorizing the Los Angeles County Assessor to add this special assessment to the property tax bills." Public Works Director Daniel Wall provided a summary of the purpose of the Assessment, and offered to respond to questions from Council. Mayor Lozano then opened the Public Hearing at 8:21 p.m. and invited those wishing to speak in opposition to the item to come forward and be heard. Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Lozano invited those wishing to speak in favor of the item to come forward and be heard. Seeing no on wishing to speak, Mayor Lozano closed the Public Hearing at 8:21 p.m. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5 — 0) to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2015-076, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, ordering the annual levy and collection of assessments associated with the Citywide Park Maintenance Assessment District for FY2015-2016, and authorizing the Los Angeles County Assessor to add this special assessment to the property tax bills." AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 20. CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-077 ORDERING THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FY2015-2016 Staff recommends that Council conduct a Public Hearing and, after considering relevant testimony, waive further reading and read by title only, and adopt Resolution No. 2015- 077 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, ordering the annual levy and collection of assessments associated with the Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District for FY2015-2016, and authorizing the Los Angeles County Assessor to add this special assessment to the property tax bills." Public Works Director Daniel Wall provided a summary of the purpose of the Assessment, and offered to respond to questions from Council. • Mayor Lozano then opened the Public Hearing at 8:22 p.m. and invited those wishing to speak in opposition to the item to come forward and be heard. Page 11 of 17 Art Luna, Baldwin Park resident, spoke in opposition to tax assessments and opined that the City should be objecting to the County's tax assessments. • Thomas Kerri, former Baldwin Park resident, stated that taxes continuously go up incrementally each year. Seeing no others wishing to speak in opposition, Mayor Lozano invited those wishing to speak in favor of the item to come forward and be heard. Seeing no on wishing to speak, Mayor Lozano closed the Public Hearing at 8:29 p.m. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5 — 0) to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2015-077 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, ordering the annual levy and collection of assessments associated with the Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District for FY2015-2016, and authorizing the Los Angeles County Assessor to add this special assessment to the property tax bills." AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 21. CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING LANGUAGE RELATING TO COTTAGE FOOD OPERATIONS IN • ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW. (LOCATION: ALL RESIDENTIAL ZONES; APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK; CASE NUMBER: AZC-176) Staff recommends that Council conduct a Public Hearing to consider a request of a Proposed Amendment to the City's Municipal Code Adding Language Relating to Cottage Food Operations in Accordance with State Law (Location: All Residential Zones; Applicant: City of Baldwin Park; Case Number: AZC-176), and following the hearing, introduce and read, by title only, Ordinance No. 1374, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK TO AMENDING BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 153.220 AND 153.120 TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR COTTGE FOOD OPERATIONS." Councilmember Garcia noted she has questions and would like additional information presented through a Study Session at a future date. A motion was made by Garcia, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5 — 0) to have this item removed from the agenda and brought back before Council at a Study Session on a future meeting. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. • Page 12 of 17 REPORTS OF OFFICERS 22. APPOINTMENT OF VOTING DELEGATES FOR 2015 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE—ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING Staff recommends that Council appoint a voting delegate and up to two alternate voting delegates to represent the City of Baldwin Park at the Annual Business Meeting to be held at the 2015 League of California Cities Annual Conference. Council briefly discussed the upcoming Conference and the duties associated with the various delegate positions. Following discussion, selection of delegates is as follows: Voting Delegate: Cruz Baca, Mayor Pro Tern A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Rubio, and carried (5 — 0) to designate Cruz Baca, Mayor Pro Tem, as Voting Delegate. Voting Delegate—Alternate: Susan Rubio, Councilmember A motion was made by Rubio, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5 — 0) to designate Susan Rubio, Councilmember, as Voting Delegate Alternate (#1). Voting Delegate—Alternate: Manuel Lozano, Mayor A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Rubio, and carried (5 — 0) to designate Manuel Lozano, Mayor, as Voting Delegate Alternate (#2). AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. • ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 23.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;" A motion was made by Baca, seconded by Rubio, and carried (5 — 0) to re- appoint each serving Commissioners, extending the serving term of each commissioner, respectively. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 411 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;" Page 13 of 17 A motion was made by Baca, seconded by Rubio, and carried (5 — 0) to appoint Joseph S. De Julia to Office Number 3 of the Personnel Commission. • AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 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;" Because the commission seats open on the Recreation and Community Services Commission were those of high school students and none that submitted were present at the meeting to respond to questions, Council chose to postpone this item until a sufficient number of applicants have been developed and presented for selection and approval. Following discussion, Councilmember Pacheco sought to have a member of the Recreation and Community Services Commission removed. A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Garcia, to dismiss Juan Rios from the Recreation and Community Services Commission. Mayor Pro Tem Baca expressed objection so the Mayor called for a Roll Call vote on Councilmember Pacheco's motion. Councilmember Pacheco's motion passed by a vote of 3-1-1, with Mayor Pro Tem • Baca objecting and Councilmember Rubio abstaining from the vote. AYES: Lozano, Garcia, Pacheco NOES: Baca. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Rubio. 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 Because no applications had yet been collected for this commission, no action was taken. 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. Juan Rios, former commissioner of the Baldwin Park Recreation and Community Services Commission was removed from the Commission by a vote of 3-1-1 (see Item No. 23.(3). • Page 14 of 17 CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR, The Successor Agency meeting was called to order by Mayor Lozano at 8:37 p.m. SA-1. APPROVE OF ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015/2016 Staff recommends that Council receive and file the Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2015/2016. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 — 0) to receive and file the Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2015/2016. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. SA-2. TREASURER'S REPORT—APRIL 2015 AND MAY 2015 Staff recommends that Council receive and file the Treasurer's Report for the months of April 2015 and May 2015. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 — 0) to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for the months of April 2015 and May 2015. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco S NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. SA-3. ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015/2016 FOR THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, FINANCE AUTHORITY, HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY That the Mayor and City Council approve the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Budget for the City, by approving Resolution Nos. 2015-078, HA 2015-005, FA 2015-003 and SA 2015-005, respectively, for the City, Housing Authority, Finance Authority and the Successor Agency. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 — 0) to approve the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Budget for the City, by approving Resolution Nos. 2015-078, HA 2015-005, FA 2015-003 and SA 2015-005, respectively, for the City, Housing Authority, Finance Authority and the Successor Agency. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Rubio, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Page 15 of 17 CITY COUNCIL/CITY CLERK/CITY TREASURER/STAFF REQUESTS &COMMUNICATIONS Request by Mayor Pro Tem Cruz Baca for discussion and direction to staff on the • following: • Mayor Pro Tern Baca is requesting that direction be provided to staff to implement a plan to install flag banners on Maine Street and Ramona Boulevard during the time period between Memorial Day and the July 4th, beginning next year. Mayor Pro Tern Baca directed staff to look into the cost and locations where banners can be placed to honor Veterans. • Mayor Pro Tem Baca is requesting that direction be provided to staff to bring back information on adopting City Council Standing Rules / Rules of Conduct to a future Study Session for consideration and adoption. Mayor Pro Tern Baca noted that the City of Irwindale has Council Standing Rules / Rules of Conduct that may represent a good base for modeling revisions to the City's current rules. Request by Councilmember Susan Rubio for discussion and direction to staff on the following: • Councilmember Rubio is requesting that direction be provided to staff to implement a program to honor the Memorial Day weekend by accepting submission of names of Baldwin Park Resident Veterans to be displayed on the Morgan Park Marquis, and have a large wreath placed on the Morgan Park Veterans Memorial. Councilmember Rubio echoed the sentiments of Mayor Pro Tern Baca in honoring veterans in the community and would like staff to explore the cost of placing a wreath at • the Veterans Memorial during the Veterans Day ceremonies and utilizing the City's marquis to express appreciation to the community's veterans and their service to the country. Request by Councilmember Monica Garcia for discussion and direction to staff on the following: • Councilmember Garcia is requesting that direction be provided to staff to devise and implement improved tactics, methods and media to respond to and prevent the use of illegal fireworks next July 4th. Councilmember Garcia noted that there were several instances of illegal fireworks being ignited on July 4th and in the days after; directed Chief Taylor and staff to look into ways to curtail the use of illegal fireworks in the future. Request by Councilmember Ricardo Pacheco for discussion and direction to staff on the following: • Councilmember Ricardo Pacheco would like to discuss and give staff direction for the following proposed Ordinance or Ballot Measure to be placed on the next Municipal Election of November 2015. "An Initiative to Require Baldwin Park Voter Approval for Contracting Out of Any City Police Services." Chief Executive Officer/City Manager Yauchzee provided a narrative of the proposed language that may be presented in a Ballot Measure format. After brief discussion amongst Council, Mayor Lozano expressed support for the potential of presenting the 41, item as an Ordinance. Councilmember Pacheco directed the City Attorney to draft an ordinance that would encompass the intent of the proposed initiative in ordinance format. Page 16 of 17 Following Council discussion, Councilmember Rubio directed staff to look at the current staff to program ratios, noting that the recommencement of some previously suspended programs • requires an increase in staff; inquired as to the selection process for a recently vacated position in Recreation and Community Services, suggesting that the position be advertised internally first. 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 8:59 p.m. Mayor ATTEST: .31:Z/• Man - ayor Alejandra Avi ,, City Clerk APPROVED: 4/2/45" • IP Page 17 of 17