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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 10 21 CC MIN MINUTES BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING • OCTOBER 21, 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 Ricardo Pacheco Council Member Monica Garcia Mayor Pro Tern Cruz Baca Mayor Manuel Lozano MEMBERS ABSENT: Council Member Susan Rubio REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION Mayor Lozano reported that, by unanimous vote, Council approved the settlement of Wilson v City of Baldwin Park, and directed the City Attorney to finalize the necessary documents. No reportable action was taken on any of the other items discussed during Closed Session. 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. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS None. A representative from Creative Planet presented a video. • PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Lozano opened Public Communications at 7:18 p.m. and noted that each speaker is permitted a total of three (3) minutes to speak. Mr. Lopez stated that he would be speaking to the Baldwin Park Unified School District Administration regarding Creative Planet and the video he presented earlier. Arturo Luna, Baldwin Park resident, commented on Item No. 8, Walnut Creek Nature Park, and opined that money is being wasted; alleged that it is all a big show that is put on during Election season. Thomas Kerri, San Bernardino resident, commented on increases in rent by 75%. Tony Baca, Baldwin Park resident, commented on the upcoming election and councilmembers that are participating in the run for Mayor. Margarita Vargas, Baldwin Park resident, stated that she mailed out letters to all of the candidates because political signs are becoming unsightly and there are some residential properties where several signs are located; noted that permission must be obtained prior to posting a political sign on private property. Seeing no others wishing to speak, Public Communications closed at 7:43 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR Item No. 6 was held from the Consent Calendar 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 Pacheco, and carried (4—0; Rubio absent) to ratify the Warrants and Demands Register. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: Rubio. ABSTAIN: None. 2. TREASURER'S REPORT—JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST 2015 Staff recommends that Council receive and file the Treasurer's Report: A. For the month of June and July 2015. B. For the month of August 2015. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (4—0; Rubio absent) to receive and file the Treasurer's Reports: AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: Rubio. ABSTAIN: None. • 3. REJECTION OF CLAIMS Staff recommends that Council reject the following claim(s) and direct staff to send Page 2 of 7 appropriate notice of rejection to claimant(s): • Kemper Services a/s/o Maria Orasco Claimant alleges being rear-ended on U.S. Interstate 10 A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (4—0; Rubio absent) to direct staff to send appropriate notice of rejection to claimant(s). AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: Rubio. ABSTAIN: None. 4. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Receive and file: Meeting Minutes of the Housing Authority, Finance Authority and Special City Council Meetings held on February 15, 2012. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (4—0; Rubio absent) to receive and file the minutes. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: Rubio. ABSTAIN: None. 5. PURCHASE REPLACEMENT SERVER AND BLUE-RAY BACKUP FOR POLICE 41) CAMERA SYSTEM Staff recommends that Council receive and file this report. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (4—0; Rubio absent)to receive and file the report. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: Rubio. ABSTAIN: None. 6. APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF THREE TRUCKS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Staff recommends that Council: 1) Find that National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) meets the requirements of the BPMC §34.37 Cooperative Purchasing Agreements; and 2) Approve the purchase of a 2016 Ford F550 Truck with an integrated Graffiti Removal System and a 2016 Ford F450 Truck with an integrated Street Paint System from Wondries Fleet Group for the amounts of $18,579.61 and $113,331.26, respectively; and 3) Approve the purchase of a 2015 Isuzu Stake-bed Truck with Dump Body and Lift Gate from Reynolds Buick-GMC-Isuzu for the amount of$51,212.16; and • 4) Authorize the Director of Public Works or his designee to sign any necessary documents to facilitate the purchase and registration of these vehicles. Page 3 of 7 Public Works Director Dan Wall responded to inquiries by Mayor Pro Tern Baca • regarding the proposed purchase; following brief discussion, Mayor Pro Tern Baca was satisfied. A motion was made by Baca, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (4—0; Rubio absent) to approve and authorize the purchase pursuant to the recommends by staff. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: Rubio. ABSTAIN: None. 7. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-097, ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING APPLYING FOR AN ENERGY EFFICIENCY LOAN FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION." Staff recommends that Council waive further reading, read by title only, and adopt Resolution No. 2015-097, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Authorizing Applying for an Energy Efficiency Loan from the California Energy Commission." A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (4—0; Rubio absent) to waive further reading, read by title only, and adopt Resolution No. 2015-097, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Authorizing Applying for an Energy Efficiency Loan from the California Energy Commission.". AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: Rubio. ABSTAIN: None. 8. ACCEPT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZE PUBLISHING A NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR CITY PROJECT NO. 2015-0106 - WALNUT CREEK NATURE PARK IMPROVEMENTS Staff recommends that Council approve the plans and specifications for the Walnut Creek Nature Park Improvements Project (City Project No. 2015-0106) and authorize staff to advertise the invitation to bid. Councilmember Pacheco made a brief inquiry about the project and whether taxpayers' money would be used to fund the project. Public Works Director Dan Wall responded by saying that this is an authorization to receive bids on the project and that no General Fund money is used for this project; noted that the invitation to bid will require licensed contractors and that funds used for the project are identified specifically for this use. 4111 Councilmember Garcia thanked Director Wall for providing the explanation, noting that a great deal of time and effort has been put in to raise funds for the revitalization of this park. Page 4 of 7 A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (4—0; Rubio • absent) to approve the plans and specifications for the Walnut Creek Nature Park Improvements Project (City Project No. 2015-0106) and authorize staff to advertise the invitation to bid. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: Rubio. ABSTAIN: None. 9. CREATION OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE CHARITABLE RELIEF Staff recommends that Council ratify the Articles of Incorporation filed on August 4, 2015; execute the organizational documents attached hereto, which will authorize the organization to begin its business operations; appoint and authorize officers to carry out those operations; submit federal and state applications for tax exemption; and begin solicitation of charitable donations for the upcoming holiday season charitable events that are traditionally carried out in the City of Baldwin Park. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (4—0; Rubio absent) to ratify the Articles of Incorporation filed on August 4, 2015; execute the organizational documents attached hereto, which will authorize the organization to begin its business operations; appoint and authorize officers to carry out those operations; submit federal and state applications for tax exemption; and begin solicitation of charitable donations for the upcoming holiday season charitable events that are traditionally carried out in the City of Baldwin Park. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: Rubio. ABSTAIN: None. PUBLIC HEARING 10. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 1379 WHICH AMENDS THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING AND MODIFYING LANGUAGE IN SUBCHAPTERS 153.160 (WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING) AND 153.220.120 (L-DEFINITION), AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK LANDSCAPE DESIGN MANUAL TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE GOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE ORDER B-29-15 INTRODUCES THE MODEL WATER ELIMINATION LANDSCAPE Staff and the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council open the public hearing and following the public hearing: 1) Introduce for first reading, by title only and waive further reading, Ordinance 1379, entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Amending Baldwin Park Municipal Code Chapters 153.160 and 153.220.130, modifying the water efficient landscaping standards and "L-definitions" to be consistent with the Governor's Executive Order B-29-15;" and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2015-096, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of • Baldwin Park Adopting the Updated Landscape Design Manual to be Consistent with the Governor's Executive Order B-29-15 (Applicant: City of Baldwin Park; Location: Page 5 of 7 Citywide; Case Number: DRG15-01)." • City Planner Amy Harbin provided a narrative and explained that the purpose of this resolution and ordinance are to bring the City's municipal code in alignment with mandates changes as a result of the Governor's Executive Orders; noted that there would be a significant reduction in water use and that an index of drought tolerant plants (low to very-low water use) is provided Mayor Lozano opened the Public Hearing at 7:54 p.m. and invited those individuals wishing to speak against the item to come forward and be heard. Seeing no one, Mayor Lozano invited those individuals wishing to speak in support of the item to come forward and be heard. Seeing no one wishing to speak on this item, Mayor Lozano closed the Public Hearing at 7:55 p.m. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (4—0; Rubio absent) to: 1) Introduce for first reading, by title only and waive further reading, Ordinance 1379, entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Amending Baldwin Park Municipal Code Chapters 153.160 and 153.220.130, modifying the water efficient landscaping standards and "L-definitions" to be consistent with the • Governor's Executive Order B-29-15;" and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2015-096, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park Adopting the Updated Landscape Design Manual to be Consistent with the Governor's Executive Order B-29-15 (Applicant: City of Baldwin Park; Location: Citywide; Case Number: DRG15-01)." AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: Rubio. ABSTAIN: None. REPORTS OF OFFICERS 11. REVIEW OF CURRENT APPLICATIONS AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT, REAPPOINTMENT, OR REMOVAL OF MEMBERS OF RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION OR OTHER COMMISSIONS AS APPROPRIATE Staff recommends that Council review the submitted Student Commission application(s), accept nomination(s), appoint the selected individual(s) to the Parks and Community Services Commission and adopt Resolution No. 2015-090, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park Appointing Qualified Students From Three Baldwin Park High Schools To The Recreation & Community Services Commission Of The City Of • Baldwin Park To Office Numbers 6, 7 And 8." Page 6 of 7 A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (4—0; Rubio absent) to bring this item back at the next Regular Meeting. AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: Rubio. ABSTAIN: None. 12. DIRECTION AND APPROVAL OF THE DESIGN FOR THE BALDWIN PARK GATEWAY FREEWAY MONUMENT Staff recommends that Council select and approve a design for the Baldwin Park Gateway Freeway Monument. Public Works Director Dan Wall provided illustrations of the artist's renderings of the monument, including color and material concept options; Director Wall explained that the monument will be approximately 20-feet tall and will be placed adjacent to the interchange at Baldwin Park Boulevard and Interstate 10 Freeway. Council discussion ensued and after further consideration, Concept A was selected as the final design for the monument. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (4—0; Rubio absent) to approve the selection of Concept A for the Baldwin Park Gateway Freeway Monument. • AYES: Lozano, Baca, Garcia, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: Rubio. ABSTAIN: None. CITY COUNCIL/CITY CLERK/ CITY TREASURER/STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to discuss, and all other matte s having been addressed, a motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, to adjourn the eeting at 8:I Mayo, ATTES : 4010114 . Loz. o, Mayor Alejan- a Avi! City Cl- APPROVED: dI 4. 15' 41/ Page 7 of 7