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Home My WebLink About2012 02 15 CC MIN (2) MINUTES BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 15, 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 MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Member Ricardo Pacheco Council Member Marlen Garcia Council Member Monica Garcia Mayor Pro Tern Susan Rubio Mayor Manuel Lozano 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 Rubio asked that the meeting be closed in memory of Josefina T. Garcia, who passed recently; extended condolences to the family. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS • Presentation of plaque to outgoing Planning Commissioner James Dexter II for his services as the Chair of the Planning Commission Mr. Dexter was not present at the meeting to accept the plaque. • Certificates of Recognition to the Saint John's team for winning the Math Competition Councilmember Pacheco presented the winning students with certificates of recognition and expressed appreciation for their hard work and dedication. 11111 • Presentation of findings by CyclerTopia and the teens of the Cycler Leadership Program Javier Arenandez and Alfred "A.J." Mada, representing CyclerTopia, provided a narrative summary of the Cycler Leadership Program and highlighted the many benefits realized by this program; Brian Escalante, student of Olive Middle School, spoke of the many lessons he has learned through the program and of the rides he has participated; Brian Corrales, Olive Middle School student, provided a description of the many bike-friendly • features that exist in Long Beach and hopes that Baldwin Park will use this as a model for future development; several other student riders spoke of the challenges of riding bicycles in Baldwin Park and their hope that improvements can be made to provide a safe riding environment. • Presentation of Plaque of Recognition to Clinton Nixon in recognition of his 90th birthday. Mayor Pro Tern Rubio provided a brief biography of Mr. Nixon, noting his residency in Baldwin Park for over 70 years, expressed appreciation for his community service and presented him with a plaque to commemorate his 90th birthday. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Lozano opened Public Communications at 7:52 p.m. and noted that each speaker is permitted a total of three (3) minutes to speak. Susan Collins, representing the California Product Stewardship Council, announced that they have been working with the San Gabriel Valley Coalition of Governments to implement a batty recycling program; they reached out and have partnered with several businesses in Baldwin Park where batteries can be dropped up for proper handling and recycling; a lamp recycling program has also been developed where lamps that use incandescent light bulbs can be turned in for recycling and retrofitting. • Karen Corral, representing Waste Management, spoke of the Waste Management's collaboration with the Stewardship Council to encourage recycling in the community. Claudia Goitia, representative from the office of Assemblymember Roger Hernandez, announced some upcoming events hosted by Assemblymember Hernandez and left printed material for reference. Juan Rios, Baldwin Park resident, thanked Council for the installation of speed bumps near De Anza elementary school; noted that he has conferred with residents in the neighborhood and encouraged Council to consider installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Foster and Frazier; state that he volunteers his time with several local sports teams but that there have been some issues with Baldwin Park America, pointing out that they have had a difficult time with posting signs to announce sign-ups for team sports. Mr. Torrez, Business Loan Officer for Wells Fargo, presented an invitation to Council to attend the Community Appreciation Celebration that is being hosted by Wells Fargo; noted attendance by local businesses is encouraged and that it will be a gala event; asked whether a 5k walk could be held in Baldwin Park to raise funds for the Drug Intervention Program, "D.I.P." Greg Tuttle, Baldwin Park business owner, suggested that council consider carrying a smart phone rather than using the City's internet service to go online; spoke about the bicycling program which was featured earlier; commented on an article in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune regarding a drop in crime in Baldwin Park, contending that the article is very inaccurate; opined that there is internal turmoil that are preventing the police department from being effective. Page 2 of 6 Seeing no others wishing to speak, Public Communications closed at 8:05 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR • Mayor Pro Tem asked that Item Nos. 3, 7 and 8 be pulled 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 (5 — 0) to ratify the Warrants and Demands Register. AYES: Garcia, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 2. TREASURER'S REPORT: DECEMBER 2011 Staff recommends that Council receive and file the Treasurer's Report for the month of December 2011. (See related Item No. 1 on the Finance Authority agenda and Item No. 1 on the Housing Authority agenda) A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 — 0) to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for the month of December 2011. AYES: Garcia, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. 411 ABSTAIN: None. 3. CITY OF BALDWIN PARK'S COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2011 Staff recommends City Council receive and file the City of Baldwin Park's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011. Mayor Pro Tern Rubio stated that she has additional questions and would like to review the report in further detail before approving it; asked that it be brought back at a future Council meeting. Mayor Pro Tern Rubio asked that staff provide information regarding the funding of the project; inquired about the timeline associated with grant funds and Prop C funds identified for the project; Councilmember Pacheco inquired about funding as well and directed staff to provide a summary of the costs and funding associated with this project. A motion was made by Rubio, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5—0)to bring this item back at a future meeting for Council's consideration after receiving more information. AYES: Garcia, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Page 3 of 6 4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING FINES AND FEES RELATING TO THE FALSE ALARM REDUCTION PROGRAM; AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 2010-017 Staff recommends City Council set the adopted fee schedules for police related fees contained in Resolution No. 2012-001 and waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2012-001 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING FINES AND FEES RELATING TO THE FALSE ALARM REDUCTION PROGRAM; AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 2010-017." A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 — 0) to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2012-001 and waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2012-001 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING FINES AND FEES RELATING TO THE FALSE ALARM REDUCTION PROGRAM; AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 2010-017." AYES: Garcia, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. PUBLIC HEARING 5. PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGN CONTROLS AT FOUR INTERSECTIONS Staff recommends the City Council 1) Hold a public hearing; 2) After considering testimony, authorize staff to install stop sign controls at the proposed four locations • Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:29 p.m. and invited those wishing to speak in favor of the item to step forward. Seeing no one come forward, he then invited those wishing to speak in opposition to the item to come forward to speak. • Seeing no others wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:30 p.m. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5—0)to AYES: Garcia, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. REPORTS OF OFFICERS 6. A YEAR IN REVIEW: A REPORT ON CITY'S PERFORMANCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING 2011 Staff recommends the City Council receive and file the report. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, to receive and file the report. AYES: Garcia, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. • Page 4 of 6 CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR 7. APPROVAL OF RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE ("ROPS") FOR THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY THROUGH JUNE 2012 BY THE CITY COUNCIL AS GOVERNING BODY OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Staff recommends that the City Council, as the governing body of the successor agency, approve the attached Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS). Mayor Pro Tem Rubio directed staff to develop a presentation that would summarize the activities and financial status of the payment schedule and bring it back to Council at a future meeting. A motion was made by Rubio, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5— 0) to approve the attached Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS). AYES: Garcia, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 8. AUTHORIZATION TO INVEST MONEYS IN THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY Staff recommends the Successor Agency adopt Resolution No. SA 2012-001, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE INVESTMENT OF MONEYS IN THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND OF THE STATE OF • CALIFORNIA AND TAKING CERTAIN ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. Mayor Pro Tem Rubio directed staff to develop a presentation that would summarize the activities and financial status of the payment schedule and bring it back to Council at a future meeting. A motion was made by Rubio, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 —0) to approve the attached Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS). AYES: Garcia, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 9. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Staff recommends the Successor Agency receive and file Warrant Register No. 747. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5—0) to receive and file Warrant Register No. 747. AYES: Garcia, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. CITY COUNCIL/CITY CLERK/CITY TREASURER/STAFF REQUESTS & • COMMUNICATIONS Page 5 of 6 ADJOURNMENT • There being no other business to discuss, and all other m. tters having been addressed, a motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, to adjou the meeting at 8:2 • m. M. or ATTES, : 0/0407 % M- e�`a -" ayor Alej d a✓ ila, City Clerk APPROVED: /0/2//41- 411) %2/// - Page 6 of 6