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BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 18, 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 7:11 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
Council Member Susan Rubio
411 Mayor Pro Tem Cruz Baca
Mayor Manuel Lozano
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Lozano stated that no reportable action was taken on 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.
Mayor Lozano asked that the meeting be closed in memory of Nohemi Gonzalez, a student of
California State University at Long Beach, who grew up in El Monte; noted that she was one of
the 120 people killed in the terrorist attack in Paris, France, on November 13, 2015.
Mayor Pro Tem Baca asked for a moment of silence to recognize the mourning of all those lost
and the loved ones affected by the horrible attack in Paris.
Mayor Pro Tern Baca recognized the Cross Country teams of Baldwin Park High School and
Sierra Vista High School for making the semi-finals and to Baldwin Park Boys Cross Country
team who will be competing in the CIF finals.
Councilmember Rubio extended her appreciation to the Recreation and Community Services
staff for the wonderful Veterans Day event; mentioned that there was an incident with one of the
sky divers and asked Recreation and Community Services Director Manuel Carrillo about the
gentleman who suffered a rough landing.
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
• Presentation by Kenn Fujioka and Paul Novak, for the San Gabriel Valley Vector Control
District
Kenn Fujiko and Paul Novak, from San Gabriel Valley Vector Control District, narrated a
PowerPoint and then answered questions from Council
Discussion included the impact of the increase in property taxes on residents and
whether the decision to join the District should be taken on a ballot measure.
• Presentation by Steven Sheridan, Los Angeles County Public Works, on the Anticipated
Effect of El Nino
Steven Sheridan, Los Angeles County Public Works, narrated a PowerPoint
presentation and provided informational pamphlets; noted that emergency preparedness
is essential and that education of the community is important.
• Presentation by Lou Ortega, Pharmacy Director, and Reyna Del Haro, Public Affairs
Director, of Kaiser Permanente on National Drug Take Back Day
Lou Ortega, Pharmacy Director for Kaiser Permanente, narrated a PowerPoint
presentation and noted that this year's event took in over 800 pounds of drugs and
medications.
4111 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Lozano opened Public Communications at 8:03 p.m. and noted that each speaker is
permitted a total of three (3) minutes to speak.
Margarita Vargas, Water District Board Member, commented on the public communications
section of the Finance and Housing Authority meetings; noted that Council should not be
conducting the meetings so hastily and should allow time for speakers to approach if they wish
to address Council.
Elizabeth Valdevia, Baldwin Park Resident, asked how she could find out the times and dates
that police patrols are done in her neighborhood.
Hau Lee, Baldwin Park Resident, spoke regarding the mosquito infestation earlier this year and
how it kept him and his family from enjoying their home; stated that his children and
grandchildren no longer come to visit; expressed support for the decision to join the Vector
Control District or address the issue some other way.
Seeing no others wishing to speak, Public Communications closed at 8:11 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council pulled Item No. 6 for further discussion.
1. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS
Staff recommends City Council ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
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A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 —0) to
ratify the Warrants and Demands Register.
• AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Lozano.
ABSTAIN: None.
2. TREASURER'S REPORT—SEPTEMBER 2015
Staff recommends that Council receive and file the Treasurer's Report for the month of
September 2015.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5—0)to
receive and file the September 2015 Treasurer's Report.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Lozano.
ABSTAIN: None.
3. REJECTION OF CLAIMS
Staff recommends that Council reject the following claims and direct staff to send the
appropriate notice of rejection to claimants:
Karla Solis Pena Claimant alleges being rear-ended by City employee
Caren Vargas-Soto Claimant alleges impound of vehicle
4111/ Edgar Olvera Claimant alleges being rear-ended by City employee
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5—0)to
reject the claims listed herein and direct staff to send the appropriate notice of
rejection to claimants.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Lozano.
ABSTAIN: None.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Receive and file:
A. Meeting Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings held on March 7,
2012.
B. Meeting Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings held on March 21,
2012.
C. Meeting Minutes of the Special Joint Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council and
Baldwin Park Planning Commission held on March 28, 2012.
D. Meeting Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings held on
• November 4, 2015
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A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5—0) to
receive and file the minutes.
411 AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
5. APPROVE THE 9-1-1 COMMUNICATIONS UPGRADE
Staff recommends that Council approve:
1. Waiving the formal bidding process for the 9-1-1 system upgrade, per Baldwin Park
Municipal Codes §34.37 and §34.23(c); and
2. Authorizing the Finance Director to complete a budget amendment for an amount not
to exceed $15,223.52 from Account 206-30-320-58110-00000-2 and designate
$15,223.552 for restricted purchase of the 9-1-1 system upgrades ($125,819.58 to
be reimbursed by the State); and
3. Authorizing the Chief of Police, or his designee, to complete all appropriate
documentation to complete the modernization.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 — 0) to
Waiving the formal bidding process for the 9-1-1 system upgrade, per Baldwin
Park Municipal Codes §34.37 and §34.23(c); and authorizing the Finance
Director to complete a budget amendment for an amount not to exceed
$15,223.52 from Account 206-30-320-58110-00000-2 and designate
i $15,223.552 for restricted purchase of the 9-1-1 system upgrades ($125,819.58
to be reimbursed by the State); and authorizing the Chief of Police, or his
designee, to complete all appropriate documentation to complete the
modernization.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
6. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE 2016 GREATER LOS ANGELES
HOMELESS COUNT OPT-IN PROGRAM
Staff recommends that Council approve and authorize the Mayor to enter into an MOU
with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.
Councilmember Rubio began discussion by inquiring as to whether there was anyone
present that is representing the Program; noting that there was not, Director Carrillo
responded to questions from the Councilmember.
Councilmember Rubio asked about the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that is
associated with this item and whether the City has the resources to meet the obligations
of the agreement.
Director Carrillo stated that it would be best for a representative to explain and respond
• to questions, and suggested that the item be tabled to allow time to bring in such a
representative.
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A motion was made by Rubio, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5—0) to table
this item and bring it back at a future meeting.
• AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
7. APPROVE A RESOLUTION EXERCISING THE OPTION TO WITHDRAW FROM THE
LOS ANGELES REGIONAL INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATION (LA-RICS) JOINT
POWERS AUTHORITY (JPA)
Staff recommends that Council:
A. Read by title only, and waive further reading, and adopt the Resolution No. 2015-
100, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BALDWIN PARK EXERCISING ITS OPTION TO WITHDRAW FROM THE LOS
ANGELES REGIONAL INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM (LA-
RICS) JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY (JPA);"
B. Direct the Chief Executive Officer, or his designee, to issue a notice of such option to
the LA-RICS Board prior to the November 24, 2015, the Opt-Out expiration date; and
C. Direct the Chief of Police to explore other options concerning Radio (LMR) and Data
(LTE) services and capabilities.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5—0) to
Read by title only, and waive further reading, and adopt the Resolution No. 2015-
100, entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park
Exercising Its Option to Withdraw from the Los Angeles Regional Interoperable
Communications System (LA-RICS) Joint Powers Authority (JPA);" and Direct
the Chief Executive Officer, or his designee, to issue a notice of such option to
the LA-RICS Board prior to the November 24, 2015, the Opt-Out expiration date;
and Direct the Chief of Police to explore other options concerning Radio (LMR)
and Data (LTE) services and capabilities.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
PUBLIC HEARING
8. A REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
AND A SPECIFIC PLAN INCLUDING AN URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK,
CIRCULATION AND PARKING, ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, AND
DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES WITHIN THE AREA GENERALLY
DEFINED AS THE CITY'S DOWNTOWN AREA. (LOCATION: THE CENTRAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT AREA, GENERALLY BOUNDED BY LA RICA AVENUE TO
THE WEST, CLARK STREET TO THE NORTH, PARK N RIDE LOT TO THE EAST
AND DOWNING AVENUE TO THE SOUTH, INCLUDING THE METROLINK RAIL
S STATION; APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK; CASE NUMBER: SP 15-01).
Staff and the Planning Commission recommend that, following the public hearing, the
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City Council approve and adopt:
• A. Resolution 2015-098 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin
Park Adopting the Findings of Fact and Approving a Transit-Oriented Development
Specific Plan for the Downtown Baldwin Park Area (Location: the Central Business
District Area Generally Bounded by La Rica Avenue to the west, Clark Street to the
north, Park-N-Ride Lot to the east and Downing Avenue to the south, including the
Metrolink Rail Station. Applicant: City of Baldwin Park; Case Number: Specific Plan
15-01 (SP 15-01); and
B. Resolution 2015-099 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin
Park Certifying the Environmental Impact Report for the Proposed Downtown
Transit-Oriented Specific Plan as Adequate and Complete and Adopting a Statement
of Findings of Fact in Support Thereof, a Statement of Overriding Considerations and
Mitigation Monitoring Program (Location: the Central Business District Area
Generally Bounded by La Rica Avenue to the west, Clark Street to the north, Park-N-
Ride Lot to the east and Downing Avenue to the south, including the Metrolink Rail
Station. Applicant: City Of Baldwin Park; Case Number: Specific Plan 15-01 (SP
15-01).
A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5—0) to
postpone this item and bring it back at a future meeting.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
9. REVIEW OF CURRENT APPLICATIONS AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT
OF STUDENT MEMBERS OF RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMISSION
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, following the appointment, 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."
Mayor Lozano noted that two students, Anthony Grijalva and Madeline Gutierrez, were
present and asked them to stand and be recognized. No other students were present at
the meeting.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Rubio, and carried (5—0) to
appoint Madeline Gutierrez, student from Baldwin Park High School, to Office#7,
and Anthony Grijalva, student from North Park High School, to Office#8.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
• ABSTAIN: None.
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CITY COUNCIL/CITY CLERK/ CITY TREASURER/STAFF REQUESTS &
COMMUNICATIONS
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to discuss, and all other matters having been addressed, a
motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, to adjourn the meeting at 8:58 p.m.
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