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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 04 11 CC MIN S MINUTES BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL APRIL 11, 2012, 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER - 14403 E. Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, 91706 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Lozano announced that, as required by Government Code Section 54954.3, members of the City Council also serve as members of the Board of Directors of the Housing Authority and Finance Authority, which are concurrently convening at this evening's meeting and that each member received a stipend of $30 for attending the Housing Authority meeting and $50 for attending the Finance Authority, respectively. INVOCATION The invocation was provided by Councilmember Pacheco. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lozano. ROLL CALL Councilmember Marlen Garcia Councilmember Monica Garcia Councilmember Ricardo Pacheco Mayor Pro Tem Susan Rubio Mayor Manuel Lozano ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Pro Tern Rubio asked that this evening's meeting be adjourned in memory of Rafael Medina, a 46-year resident of Baldwin Park, who is survived by his wife, Diadora Medina, 13 children, 37 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. Condolences were extended to his family and those who knew him. Councilmember Marlen Garcia asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Ramon Vidaurri, a young resident of Baldwin Park who passed recently; and condolences were conveyed to the Vargas Family with the recent passing of Mr. Vargas, a dear friend and an active member of the community. Councilmember Pacheco reminded everyone that St. John's the Baptist is having its 31st Annual Family Festival May 18th through the 20th, announced that he is selling raffle tickets which will be for a cash prize drawing. i Mayor Pro Tern Rubio announced that there will be an Arbor Day and Earth Day Celebration on April 28th and she invited everyone to attend. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS Mayor Lozano introduced Mariana Lake, who was nominated by Congresswoman Judy Chu for the "Woman of Distinction Award." Mayor Lozano presented Ms. Lake with a Certificate of Recognition and thanked her for her continued hard work. Bryan Urias, President of the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District and Field Deputy for Congresswoman Chu, congratulated Ms. Lake and commended her on her commitment and tireless dedication. Ms. Lake expressed her appreciation for the award and expressed commitment to her continued volunteer work. Marc Castagnola, on behalf of the Arbor Day Foundation, presented a plaque to signify that the City of Baldwin Park has been recognized and designated as a "Tree City U.S.A" for 2011, noting that the City of Baldwin Park not only met, but exceeded the Tree City standards established by the Arbor Day Foundation. Mayor Pro Tern Rubio presented a Proclamation recognizing Arbor Day. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Lozano invited the public to speak on Public Communications at 7:14 p.m. Lunda Noriega, representing Valley County Water District, announced that they will be participating in the Arbor Day Celebration and Earth Day Forum; announced that they will be hosting a Water Awareness Celebration on May 19th to recognize that May is Water Awareness month. Greg Tuttle, a local resident and business owner, stated Council had committed at a previous meeting to speak with staff to expedite the public records request submitted by Mr. Tuttle; opined that it shouldn't take so long to fulfill such requests; commended on a special meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission with regard to redevelopment; stated that he was impressed with the cooperation of the two agencies and appreciated that the decisions made were a benefit to the community; commented on recently granted CDBG funds and expressed concern about code enforcement receiving $200,000 from that funding source; noted that he will be watching to make sure code enforcement is not utilizing the funds inappropriately; expressed great concern regarding the recent water contamination incident and the fact that communication with the community and authorities was poor at best; he thanked Mrs. Pacheco for speaking with the Water Department to avert having the water shut off on Ramona Boulevard until after hours when it would not negatively impact local businesses. Ken Woods, local business owner and resident, stated that he, too, had attended the joint meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission and he expressed appreciation for the Council's approach to decision making with the best interests of the citizens in mind. Page 2 of 9 Cruz Baca, a Baldwin Park resident, congratulated Ms. Lake on her recognition and also . mentioned in recognition Irmenia "Mini" Perez, who is also a dedicated volunteer and reaches out to children in the local community. Al Contreras, a local resident, congratulated the City on planting in excess of 300 trees and being recognized as a Tree City U.S.A. by the Arbor Foundation; expressed concern regarding the types of trees being planted because some of the species chosen may present problems when the trees reach maturity; volunteered to assist with selection of trees and location of those trees. Lunda Norieqa returned to the podium briefly to make clarification that the water contamination issue occurred outside of the boundary area and under the jurisdiction of a different water agency (San Gabriel Water Company); informed everyone that the Valley County Water District worked with local police and health officials to deal with the situation and have communicated as to how to deal with such matters if they should occur in the future. Mayor Lozano stated that Council would be holding a Joint Study Session at some future date with all three water agencies to discuss communications and procedures in the event of an emergency such is what occurred. Richard Brisco, a Baldwin Park resident, opined that the zoning changes and new rules would adversely affect his property and that the rules and regulations are unfair to new and existing property owners. Terry Muse, Waste Management, announced that Waste Management would be participating in the Earth Day and Arbor Day Celebrations by donating trees, and will be honoring some long time employees; announced that the Earth Day Forum, which will feature a variety of local agencies including water authorities and the school districts to educate the community on recycling, public safety, sustainability and environmental preservation. Mayor Lozano closed Public Communications at 7:33 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pro Tern Rubio requested Item No. 4 be pulled from the consent calendar for separate consideration. 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: Garcia, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. • Page 3 of 9 2. CLAIM REJECTION • Staff recommends City Council reject the claim of Christopher Beltran, Maria Beltran, Evelen Maria Andrade, and Karina Rodriguez and direct staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimant. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5—0) to ratify the Warrants and Demands Register. AYES: Garcia, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 3. SUPPORT RESOLUTION FOR CITY OF ONTARIO IN SUPPORT OF THE TRANSFER OF ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (ONT)TO LOCAL CONTROL Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 2012-010 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK IN SUPPORT OF THE TRANSFER OF ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (ONT)TO LOCAL CONTROL." A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5—0) to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2012-010 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK IN SUPPORT OF THE TRANSFER OF ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (ONT) TO LOCAL CONTROL." 11111 AYES: Garcia, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 4. TELEVISION LOCATION AGREEMENT/PILGRIM OPERATIONS, INC. Staff recommends City Council approve the agreement with Pilgrim Operations, Inc. Mayor Pro Tem Rubio expressed some concern regarding this contract as it would entail camera crews to follow police officers around to record their activities, noting that it is considered a "reality tv show." She opined that some may find the camera crews invasive and she asked whether there should be any concern. Captain Reynoso responded to the Mayor Pro Tem's concerns, noting that the video activities would only entail using the police department and proximate areas as background and the City Attorney opined that there are no real issues from a liability standpoint. A motion was made by Rubio, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5—0)to approve the agreement with Pilgrim Operations, Inc. AYES: Garcia, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. 1111 ABSTAIN: None. Page 4 of 9 5. NOTICE OF COMPLETION -INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE • INTERSECTION OF BADILLO STREET AND WILLOW AVENUE Staff recommends City Council 1) Accept the construction improvements by Macadee Electrical and authorize the recordation of a Notice of Completion; and 2)Authorize the payment of$14,435 in retention funds to Macadee Electrical upon expiration of the 35- day lien period. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5—0) to 1)Accept the construction improvements by Macadee Electrical and authorize the recordation of a Notice of Completion; and 2) Authorize the payment of $14,435 in retention funds to Macadee Electrical upon expiration of the 35-day lien period. AYES: Garcia, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 6. NOTICE OF COMPLETION -INSTALLATION OF HSIP SPEED FEEDBACK SIGNS AND WARNING FLASHERS CONSTRUCTED BY CT&F, INC. Staff recommends the City Council 1) Accept the construction improvements by CT&F, Inc., and authorize the recordation of a Notice of Completion; and 2)Authorize the payment of$14,217 in retention funds to CT&F,Inc. upon expiration of the 35-day lien period. • A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5—0)to 1)Accept the construction improvements by CT&F, Inc., and authorize the recordation of a Notice of Completion; and 2) Authorize the payment of $14,217 in retention funds to C T & F, Inc., upon expiration of the 35-day lien period AYES: Garcia, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 7. RECEIVE AND FILE TREASURER'S REPORT: FEBRUARY 2012 Staff recommends the City Council receive and file the February 2012 Treasurer's Report. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5 — 0) to receive and file the February 2012 Treasurer's Report. AYES: Garcia, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Page 5 of 9 SET MATTERS— PUBLIC HEARINGS 111 8. CONTINUED FROM NOVEMBER 16, 2011- HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE (AGP-114) It is recommended by the Planning Commission and Staff the City Council open the public hearing, receive any public comments, and following the public hearing adopt Resolution No. 2011-038 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING AN UPDATE TO THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE 2008-2014 PLANNING PERIOD AND ADOPT THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK; CASE NO. AGP-114)." City Planner Amy Harbin noted that, because it had previously been presented to Council, she could reiterate what was already presented or Council could issue direction accordingly. Mayor Lozano concurred and proceeded. Mayor Lozano opened the Public Hearing at 7:37 p.m. and invited those wishing to speak in favor of this item to come forward. Greg Tuttle, Baldwin Park business owner, noted that further review of this item would be a wise decision and he also asked whether any action has been taken with regard to Ordinance 1290 zoning issue; opined that he would like to make sure that everyone is on track. Seeing no others wishing to speak in favor of this item, Mayor Lozano invited those wishing to speak in opposition to come forward and be heard. • Seeing no others wishing to speak, Mayor Lozano closed the Public Hearing at 7:39 p.m. With the conclusion of the Public Hearing, City Planner Harbin came forward to respond to further questions but, there being none, she concluded her presentation. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5 — 0) to open the public hearing, receive any public comments and, following the public hearing, adopt Resolution No. 2011-038 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING AN UPDATE TO THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE 2008-2014 PLANNING PERIOD AND ADOPT THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK; CASE NO. AGP-114)." AYES: Garcia, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 9. CONTINUED FROM NOVEMBER 16, 2011-Comprehensive update to Chapters 152 (Subdivision Ordinance) and 153 (Zoning Ordinance), establishment of new City- wide Design Guidelines and Landscape Design Manual and amendments to the General Plan Land Use Policy Map and Zoning Map (Location: Citywide; Case 4110 Numbers: AGP-115, Z-553, AZC-163 and DRG 11-1). Page 6 of 9 • Staff and the Planning Commission recommend the City Council open the public hearing, receive any public comment, and following the public hearing adopt the following: 1) Resolution 2011-035, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE POLICY MAP (LOCATIONS: VARIOUS; APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK; CASE NUMBER AGP- 115)"; and 2) Introduce for first reading, by title only and waive further reading, Ordinance 1346, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ADOPTING RESTATEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS OF TO CHAPTERS 152 (SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS) AND 153 (ZONING CODE) OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE AND THE CITY'S ZONING MAP (LOCATIONS: CITYWIDE; APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK; CASE NUMBERS: Z-553 AND AZC-163)"; and 3) Resolution 2011-036 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ESTABLISHI8NG CITY-WIDE DESIGN GUIDELINES AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN MANUAL (LOCATION: CITYWIDE; APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK; CASE NUMBER: DRG-11-1). City Planner Amy Harbin provided a narrative of the changes and purpose of the ordinance changes; explained some of the specific changes and what that may • mean to those within the various zones. Following the presentation, Mayor Lozano opened the Public Hearing at 7:44 p.m. and invited those wishing to speak in favor to come forward and be heard. Greg Tuttle, Baldwin Park business owner, spoke about the cost associated with the Conditional Use Permits (CUP) and suggested that they should try to be more business friendly; opined that the areas will not be populated unless the community is more business friendly. Cruz Baca, Baldwin Park resident, complimented staff on the work they did in preparing the proposed zoning changes and noted that she is starting to see new businesses come into the community; opined that growth may be slow but there is progress. Seeing no others wishing to speak, Mayor Lozano closed the Public Hearing at 7:47 P.m. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Rubio, and carried (5 — 0) to open the public hearing, receive any public comments and, following the public hearing, adopt: 1) Resolution 2011-035, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE POLICY MAP (LOCATIONS: VARIOUS; APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK; CASE NUMBER AGP-115)"; and Page 7 of 9 • 2) Introduce for first reading, by title only and waive further reading, Ordinance 1346, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ADOPTING RESTATEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS OF TO CHAPTERS 152 (SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS) AND 153 (ZONING CODE) OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE AND THE CITY'S ZONING MAP (LOCATIONS: CITYWIDE; APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK; CASE NUMBERS: Z-553 AND AZC-163)"; and 3) Resolution 2011-036 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ESTABLISHI8NG CITY-WIDE DESIGN GUIDELINES AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN MANUAL (LOCATION: CITYWIDE; APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK; CASE NUMBER: DRG-11-1). AYES: Garcia, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. REPORTS OF OFFICERS 10. REVIEW OF COMMISSION APPLICANTS AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS AND/OR REAPPOINTMENTS TO FILL THE JUNE 30, 2011 SCHEDULED VACANCIES FOR THE HOUSING COMMISSION AND PERSONNEL COMMISSION. 410 Staff recommends the City Council review all Commission applications and provide direction to staff. This item was moved to the next Regular Meeting. CITY COUNCIL/CITY CLERK/CITY TREASURER/STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS Request by Mayor Manuel Lozano for discussion and consideration on the following: • Discussion Regarding Water Efficient Retrofit of Barnes Park Spray Pool in Baldwin Park, and recognition of President Bryan Urias and the Upper San Gabriel Valley Water District Board of Directors for securing a $75,000 grant towards the project. Mayor Lozano extended appreciation to Mr. Urias and the Upper San Gabriel Valley Water District Board of Directors' assistance with securing this grant. Request by Mayor Pro Tern Rubio for discussion and consideration on the following: • To order a plaque to commemorate our new designation "Tree City USA" and permanently place it at Morgan Park. • Page 8 of 9 • Mayor Pro Tern Rubio requested that a bronze plaque be prepared and installed to commemorate Morgan Park. Councilmember Garcia commented on the request, noting that bronze can be rather expensive and suggesting that an alternate material be chosen. Mayor Pro Tern concurred. Councilmember Pacheco noted that there was a significant amount of flooding along Ramona as a result of the recent rain; asked why this flooding is still occurring and directed staff to look into this so that work can be done to alleviate the problem. 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 8:02 p.m. • Ma; or ATTEST: ue ozano, a it uI.i 1VA' A( Alej-n•ra ila, City Clerk APPROVED: /Z//61 , • Page 9 of 9