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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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;"
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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:
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Alejandra Avi ,, City Clerk
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