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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 02 01 CC MIN MINUTES BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING • FEBRUARY 1, 2012, 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER - 14403 E. Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, 91706 These minutes are presented in Agenda order. Various announcements or discussions may have occurred before or after the title under which they are presented. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Lozano at 7:07 p.m. INVOCATION The invocation was provided by.Pastor Jackson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE • The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lozano. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Council Member Ricardo Pacheco Council Member Marlen Garcia Mayor Pro Tern Susan Rubio Mayor Manuel Lozano • ABSENT: Council Member Monica Garcia ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Lozano asked that the evening's meeting be closed in memory of Ms. Hadsell Ngu, a long time Baldwin Park resident who passed away recently. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS • Certificate of Recognition to outgoing Planning Commissioner James Dexter II Councilmember Rubio stated that Mr. Dexter was unable to be present at the evening's meeting and thanked him for his dedication to the community. • Presentation by E2G2 Edward Rivera, representing E2G2, provided a presentation of the business license software that this company has available and offered it for consideration by Council. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Lozano opened Public Communications at 7:12 p.m. and noted that each speaker is permitted a total of three (3) minutes to speak. Mr. Flores, Baldwin Park resident, announced that the Mark Daniel Flores Music Foundation, a non-profit organization that raises funds for music scholarships, is hosting a fundraiser golf tournament on May 19 in Pico Rivera; noted that they are still seeking sponsors and players. Debra Ashby, South Coast Air Quality District, announced that SCAQD is developing its 2012 annual plan to develop ways to help clean up the air and improve air quality overall; provided a • 2012 list of"clean" vehicles that help with air quality, including hybrids and electric cars. Greg Haney, member of the Community Fellowship Church, expressed appreciation for Council's consideration of E2G2 as a source for the business community. Ken Woods, Baldwin Park resident, commented on the new E2G2 program, asking about how business licenses will be distributed (by hand or via postal service) and whether the costs associated with the new program will be shifted to business owners; expressed concern that his business license fees may rise as a result of the new program; expressed objection to having to pay for a program that he may or may not use. Greg Tuttle, Baldwin Park business owner, expressed concern regarding his recent request for public records, opining that documents are not being provided in a timely manner; complained that his calls are being screened and rejected by the City Clerk's Office; commented on the Council's recent decision to "forgive" a debt of Community Development; pointed to several projects in which he alleges that property is being given to large developers along with deferring tax obligations. Valdo Passeta, Baldwin Park business owner, co-founder of Ideal Transportation which owns property in Baldwin Park; stated that the City has informed the business that the property must be vacated; pointed out that the property is used to store vehicles during the evenings when they are not transporting seniors and disabled persons; asked that Council work with Ideal to come up with an amicable solution. • Unidentified speaker, opined that there is intimidation and misconduct in the City, particularly by Code Enforcement Officers; stated that there is a great deal of dishonesty and disgusting behavior. Seeing no others wishing to speak, Public Communications closed at 7:25 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR Item No. 6 was pulled 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; Monica Garcia absent) to ratify the Warrants and Demands Register. AYES: Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: Garcia. ABSTAIN: None. 2. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT: DECEMBER 2011 Staff recommends that Council receive and file the monthly financial report for the period ending December 2011 A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (4 — 0; Monica • Garcia absent) to receive and file the monthly financial report for the period ending December 2011. Page 2 of 7 AYES: Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: Garcia. ABSTAIN: None. 3. CLAIM REJECTIONS Staff recommends the City Council reject the claims of Roseann Solis and Pearl Solis and direct staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimants. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (4 — 0; Monica Garcia absent) to reject the claims of Roseann Solis and Pearl Solis and direct staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimants. AYES: Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: Garcia. ABSTAIN: None. 4. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2012-008 AND RESOLUTION NO. 2012-009 Staff recommends the City Council approve and adopt Resolution No. 2012-008, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2011-008 APPOINTING INDIVIDUALS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, SPECIFICALLY: DAVID L. MUSE TO OFFICE NO. 1 AND GEORGE (JORGE) SILVA TO OFFICE NO. 2 FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2013"; and Resolution No. 2012-009 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, AMENDING • RESOLUTION NO. 2010-028 APPOINTING INDIVIDUALS TO THE RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, SPECIFICALLY: CECELIA D. BERNAL TO OFFICE NO. 1, MARTHA REYES TO OFFICE NO. 4, JOAN WATKINS TO OFFICE NO. 5 FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2013; AND DESTINEY SINGLETON TO OFFICE NO. 6 (SVHS) FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2012". A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (4 — 0; Monica Garcia absent) to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2012-008, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2011-008 APPOINTING INDIVIDUALS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, SPECIFICALLY: DAVID L. MUSE TO OFFICE NO. 1 AND GEORGE (JORGE) SILVA TO OFFICE NO. 2 FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2013"; and Resolution No. 2012-009 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2010-028 APPOINTING INDIVIDUALS TO THE RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, SPECIFICALLY: CECELIA D. BERNAL TO OFFICE NO. 1, MARTHA REYES TO OFFICE NO. 4, JOAN WATKINS TO OFFICE NO. 5 FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2013; AND DESTINEY SINGLETON TO OFFICE NO. 6 (SVHS) FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2012". AYES: Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. • ABSENT: Garcia. ABSTAIN: None. Page 3 of 7 5. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 2012-007 APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE SAFE DRINKING WATER, WATER QUALITY CONTROL AND SUPPLY, FLOOD CONTROL, RIVER AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2006 (PROPOSITION 84) Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2012-007 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT FUNDS FOR THE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PLANNING GRANT AND INCENTIVES PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE DRINKING WATER, WATER QUALITY AND SUPPLY AND FLOOD CONTROL RIVER AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2006 (PROPOSITION 84)." A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (4 — 0; Monica Garcia absent) to adopt Resolution No. 2012-007 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT FUNDS FOR THE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PLANNING GRANT AND INCENTIVES PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE DRINKING WATER, WATER QUALITY AND SUPPLY AND FLOOD CONTROL RIVER AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2006 (PROPOSITION 84).". AYES: Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: Garcia. ABSTAIN: None. 6. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR VIDEO PRODUCTION AND CABLE TELEVISION ACCESS SERVICES AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM THE PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL AND GOVERNMENT (PEG) CHANNEL GRANT FUND Staff recommends the City Council 1) approve the one-year Professional Services Agreement for Video Production and Cable Television Access Services with Community Media of the Foothills; and 2) direct the Finance Director to appropriate $34,300 from the PEG Channel Revenue account (270.00.000.46013.17510.2) to expenditure account (270.10.140.5110.17510.2). Mayor Pro Tem Rubio stated that it is a great effort but would like to have a policy developed that will prohibit the use of this media for campaigning and/or political activities. A motion was made by Rubio, seconded by Lozano, and carried (4 — 0; Monica Garcia absent) to 1) approve the one-year Professional Services Agreement for Video Production and Cable Television Access Services with Community Media of the Foothills; and 2) direct the Finance Director to appropriate $34,300 from the PEG Channel Revenue account (270.00.000.46013.17510.2) to expenditure account (270.10.140.5110.17510.2); with the contingency that a policy will be developed to prevent the use of this media for political purposes. AYES: Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: Garcia. ABSTAIN: None. • Page 4 of 7 7. TRAFFIC SIGNAL DESIGN STATUS — INTERSECTIONS OF BALDWIN PARK BOULEVARD/STEWART; AND FRAZIER STREET/FOSTER AVENUE • Staff recommends the City Council 1) Approve the transfer of funds from the DC Corp off- site improvement set aside to underground one wooden pole and to instead be used towards the traffic signal installation at Frazier Street and Foster Avenue; 2) Authorize staff upon completion of the design to advertise the traffic signal at Baldwin Park Boulevard and Stewart Avenue for construction bids; and 3) Authorize staff upon completion of the design to advertise the traffic signal at Frazier Street and Foster Avenue for construction bids. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (4 — 0; Monica Garcia absent) to 1) Approve the transfer of funds from the DC Corp off-site improvement set aside to underground one wooden pole and to instead be used towards the traffic signal installation at Frazier Street and Foster Avenue; 2) Authorize staff upon completion of the design to advertise the traffic signal at Baldwin Park Boulevard and Stewart Avenue for construction bids; and 3) Authorize staff upon completion of the design to advertise the traffic signal at Frazier Street and Foster Avenue for construction bids. AYES: Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: Garcia. ABSTAIN: None. 8. ACCEPTANCE OF THE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS ON RAMONA A, 1-605 TO FRANCISQUITO AVENUE, FEDERAL PROJECT NO. ESPL-5323 (018) - FTIP NO.: LAES411, CONSTRUCTED BY SULLY-MILLER CONTRACTING COMPANY AND AUTHORIZATION TO RECORD THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION Staff recommends City Council 1) Accept the construction improvements by Sully-Miller Contracting Company and authorize the recordation of a Notice of Completion; and 2) Authorize the payment of the retention funds remaining for Sully-Miller contracting Company upon expiration of the 35-day lien period for a total construction contract of $855,099. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (4 — 0; Monica Garcia absent) to 1) Accept the construction improvements by Sully-Miller Contracting Company and authorize the recordation of a Notice of Completion; and 2) Authorize the payment of the retention funds remaining for Sully-Miller contracting Company upon expiration of the 35-day lien period for a total construction contract of$855,099. AYES: Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: Garcia. ABSTAIN: None. 9. ACCEPTANCE OF THE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS ON RAMONA B, FRANCISQUITO AVENUE TO MERCED AVENUE, FEDERAL PROJECT NO. ESPL- 5323 (019) - FTIP NO.: LAES411, CONSTRUCTED BY PAVEWEST CONTRACTING COMPANY Staff recommends City Council 1) Accept the construction improvements by PaveWest Contracting Company and authorize the recordation of a Notice of Completion; 2) Authorize the payment of $10,000 in retention funds to PaveWest Contracting Company upon expiration of the 35-day lien period. Page 5 of 7 A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (4 — 0; Monica Garcia absent) to 1) Accept the construction improvements by PaveWest • Contracting Company and authorize the recordation of a Notice of Completion; 2) Authorize the payment of $10,000 in retention funds to PaveWest Contracting Company upon expiration of the 35-day lien period. AYES: Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: Garcia. ABSTAIN: None. 10. AUTHORIZE TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THREE NEW COPY MACHINES Staff recommends City Council approve entering into a 60 months Lease of one dollar buy-out Agreement with CBE Office Solutions through De Lage Landen Public Finance LLC - State and Local Government Lease-purchase Agreement for three (3) copy machines. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (4 — 0; Monica Garcia absent) to 1) approve entering into a 60 months Lease of one dollar buy- out Agreement with CBE Office Solutions through De Lage Landen Public Finance LLC - State and Local Government Lease-purchase Agreement for three (3) copy machines. AYES: Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: Garcia. • ABSTAIN: None. 11. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10.19 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY FOR MONEY OR DAMAGES Staff recommends City Council introduce on first reading Ordinance 1349 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING SECTION 10.19 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CLAIMS FOR MONEY OR DAMAGES." A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (4 — 0; Monica Garcia absent) to introduce on first reading Ordinance 1349 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING SECTION 10.19 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CLAIMS FOR MONEY OR DAMAGES.". AYES: Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: Garcia. ABSTAIN: None. 12. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING CLASS CLAIMS FOR REFUNDS OF UTILITY USER TAXES Staff recommends City Council introduce on first reading Ordinance 1350 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING • SUBSECTION 35.108 D OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO CLASS CLAIMS AND REFUNDS OF THE UTILITY USERS TAX." Page 6 of 7 The motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia and carried (4 — 0; Monica Garcia absent) to introduce on first reading Ordinance 1350 entitled, "AN S ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING SUBSECTION 35.108 D OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO CLASS CLAIMS AND REFUNDS OF THE UTILITY USERS TAX." AYES: Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: Garcia. ABSTAIN: None. REPORTS OF OFFICERS None. CITY COUNCIL/CITY CLERK/CITY TREASURER/STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS Request by Mayor Lozano for discussion and direction to staff on the following: • To evaluate permitting leasing of buildings in the downtown area for office use and explore options to encourage prospective tenants to improve these office buildings. Mayor Lozano directed staff to review the current parameters of Ordinance 1290 and the business overlay; asked that staff prepare a report that will revamp the business zoning and planning in the area. Councilmember Pacheco asked that staff look into the zoning for the area where Ideal Transportation is currently storing its vehicles and see if some kind of zoning exception can be made. Councilmember Pacheco also directed staff to look into the Los Angeles County Property Assistance Clean Energy (P.A.C.E.) program and prepare an Ordinance that can be introduced and become a participating city. Councilmember Pacheco noted that the City has a 2010 Sewer Master Plan has not been implemented and directed staff to prepare the CIP Program, including funding options, so that these options can be considered and the plan can be implemented. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to discuss, and all other matters having been addressed, a motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Rubio, to adjourn th- meeting at 8:25 p.m. Mail ATTEST: / / an Lozano, Mayor A L. J"A(44 d .d . Alejandr- A ila City Clerk APPROVED: 1% 114 , i5 • Page 7 of 7