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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 05 04 CC MIN MINUTES BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 4, 201$, 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 Pastor Jackson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lozano. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Member Ricardo Pacheco Council Member Cruz Baca Council Member Susan Rubio Mayor Manuel Lozano MEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Monica Garcia REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION None. ANNOUNCEMENTS City Attorney Robert Tafoya announced that an agenda item, designated as a Subsequent Need item, is being presented to Council for consideration and that it requires a two-thirds vote to approve the addition of the item to the evening's agenda. The agenda is as follows: EA-5/4/16 Approve a Resolution to Appoint an Interim Human Resources Manager Staff recommends that Council approve Resolution No. 2016-126, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Authorizing the Appointment of an Interim Human Resources Manager and Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to execute any Personnel Action forms related to the appointment." A motion was made by Councilmember Baca, second by Pacheco, and carried (4—0; Garcia absent) to approve the addition of the Subsequent Item, identified as Item No. EA 5/4/16, to this evening's agenda and to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2016-126 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Authorizing the Appointment of an Interim Human Resources Manager and Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to execute any Personnel Action forms related to the appointment." City Council Regular Meeting—May 4, 2015 Page 1 of 8 PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS • Oath of Office for Appointed Planning Commissioner Edith Flores Mayor Lozano invited to the dais and formally administered the Oath of Office to Ms. Flores. • Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing May 2016 as National Lupus Awareness Month Councilmember Baca presented a Proclamation recognizing May 2016 as National Lupus Awareness Month. • Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing May 2016 as Older Americans Month Councilmember Rubio Proclamation recognizing May 2016 as Older Americans Month. • Presentation of Plaques to Elvia Ramos and Lydia Marquez, winners of the Senior Citizen of the Year Award 2016 Mayor Lozano invited Ms. Ramos and Ms. Marquez to the dais to present each of them with a bouquet and plaque to commemorate the award. • Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Cesar Arevalo for overcoming adversities in his youth and realizing Academic Achievements that earned him acceptance to Eleven Colleges, including Six Ivy League Universities. Mayor Lozano presented a Certificate of Recognition to Cesar Arevalo in recognition of his academic achievements and perseverance. • Presentation by Police Chief Michael Taylor and Baldwin Park Police Association President Jason Adams on the Police Department's participation in annual "Baker to Vegas" Law Enforcement Run 2016 Baldwin Park Police Association President Jason Adams provided a history of the Baker to Vegas run and the participation of officers from Baldwin Park; noted that the event covers 120 miles, covered in 20 mile segments via baton relay; commended everyone who participated and projected future success. 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. Rita Garcia, Baldwin Park resident, spoke regarding the intersection of Los Angeles Street and Hornbrook Avenue; stated that the traffic issues have been a tremendous problem and asked that a flashing-light stop sign be installed at the intersection. Alena Arrones, Field Representative for Congresswoman Grace Napolitano, announced that Congresswoman Napolitano and Congresswoman Judy Chu will be hosting the 5th Annual Veterans Forum and would like to encourage veterans and their families to come to the event; noted that those attending will have the opportunity to meet with representatives for the Veterans Administration to discuss their needs. Arona Williams, Baldwin Park resident, expressed appreciation to Council for their support in defeating the Wayne Manor Project; stated that the project has been cancelled and families in the De Anza School community are thankful. City Council Regular Meeting—May 4, 2015 Page 2 of 8 Arturo Luna, Baldwin Park resident, commented on eminent domain and alleged that the City is taking land by eminent domain to pass on to a private third party; opined that the City is taking property away and that the actions are unfair and that the City has no authority to take land away to give to private corporations. Unidentified speaker, questioned Council's action on approval of contracts and projects; stated that he has repeatedly request detailed explanations and has received none; complained that Council talks of the need for more open space but parks the City does have are not being maintained properly Seeing no others wishing to speak, Public Communications closed at 8:02 p.m. Public Works Director Dan Wall noted that Item No. 6 on this evening's agenda is to award a contract for the installation of a traffic light at the intersection of Los Angeles Street and Hornbrook Avenue. Mayor Lozano commented on the information that the Wayne Manor project is cancelled but also noted that consideration will need to be made as to what project would be suitable for that site instead; Mayor Lozano also responded to the unidentified speaker, inviting him to come review the decision making process and supporting documents; offered to have him meet with the Chief Executive Officer or Council. Councilmember Rubio asked that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Director of Public Works to provide an update on the progress on the Quiet Zone; CEO Yauchzee noted that a representative from Metrolink/Transportation Authority will present at the next council meeting to provide more in-depth information. Mayor Lozano suggested that the City partner with the City of Covina in pursuing the Quiet Zone designation; Councilmember Pacheco suggested that this issue be brought before the SGV COG (Council of Governments); Councilmember Baca noted that it has been aggressively addressed at the COG but Council will continue to push forward. CONSENT CALENDAR A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried (4—0; Garcia absent) to approve, adopt and authorize Item Nos. 1 through 8.. 1. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Staff recommends City Council ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register. A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried (4—0; Garcia absent) to ratify the Warrants and Demands Register. AYES: Baca, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: Garcia. ABSTAIN: None. City Council Regular Meeting—May 4, 2015 Page 3 of 8 2. REJECTION OF CLAIMS Staff recommends that Council reject the following claims and direct staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimants: Meas, Nelson Claimant alleges a suspect who was running from the authorities landed on his car hood and left two dents from the landing impact. A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried (4—0; Garcia absent) to reject the claims listed on the Staff Report and direct staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimants. AYES: Baca, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: Garcia. ABSTAIN: None. 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Staff recommends that Council receive and file the following Meeting Minutes: A. Meeting Minutes of March 4, 2016, for the City Council Special and Regular meetings. A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried (4—0; Garcia absent) to receive and file the minutes. AYES: Baca, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: Garcia. ABSTAIN: None. 4. RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT WITH ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR PROVIDING SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 Staff recommends that Council approve the FY 16-17 Agreement with All City Management Services for Crossing Guard Services and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement. A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried (4—0; Garcia absent) to approve the FY 16-17 Agreement with All City Management Services for Crossing Guard Services and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement. AYES: Baca, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: Garcia. ABSTAIN: None. 5. APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2016-122, IN SUPPORT OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNT DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION PUENTE HILLS LANDFILL PARK MASTER PLAN Staff recommends that Council approve and adopt Resolution No. 2016-122, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY BALDWIN PARK IN SUPPORT OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION PUENTE HILLS LANDFILL PARK MASTER PLAN." City Council Regular Meeting—May 4, 2015 Page 4 of 8 A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried (4 —0; Garcia absent) to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2016-122, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY BALDWIN PARK IN SUPPORT OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION PUENTE HILLS LANDFILL PARK MASTER PLAN." AYES: Baca, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: Garcia. ABSTAIN: None. 6. AWARD OF BID FOR CITY PROJECT NO. 2016-0123, TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT LOS ANGELES STREET AND HORNBROOK AVENUE Staff recommends that Council approve and award the contract to PTM General Engineering Services, Inc., in the amount of$196,996, and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract for the traffic signal installation. A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried (4-0; Garcia absent) to approve and award the contract to PTM General Engineering Services, Inc., in the amount of $196,996, and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract for the traffic signal installation. AYES: Baca, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: Garcia. ABSTAIN: None. 7. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF BALDWIN PARK Staff recommends that Council approve the License Agreement with the Boys & Girls Club of Baldwin Park and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement. A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried (4—0; Garcia absent) to approve the License Agreement with the Boys & Girls Club of Baldwin Park and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement. AYES: Baca, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: Garcia. ABSTAIN: None. 8. APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2016-123 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT FUND APPLICATION TO THE LOS ANGELES METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR THE BIG DALTON WASH BIKEWAY PROJECT Staff recommends that Council waive further reading, read by title only, and adopt Resolution No. 2016-123, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Authorizing the Submittal of a Grant Application to Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to Extend a Bikeway Network Along Big Dalton Wash." A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried (4—0; Garcia absent) to waive further reading, read by title only, and adopt Resolution No. City Council Regular Meeting—May 4, 2015 Page 5 of 8 2016-123, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Authorizing the Submittal of a Grant Application to Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to Extend a Bikeway Network Along Big Dalton Wash." AYES: Baca, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: Garcia. ABSTAIN: None. PUBLIC HEARING 9. CONDUCT THE SECOND PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP FUND (HOME) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN Staff recommends that Council conduct the second public hearing and, following the public hearing: 1. Finalize the allocations for public service programs by selecting one of the following options: OPTION A: Reallocate the $2,850 declined by St. John's Social Services Program and approve the allocations as discussed on March 16, 2016; or OPTION B: Revise allocations as the City Council deems appropriate; and 2. Approve the FY 2016-2017 CDBG and HOME Annual Action Plan. A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried (4—0; Garcia absent) to reallocate the $2,850 declined by St. John's Social Services Program and approve the allocations as discussed on March 16, 2016. AYES: Baca, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: Garcia. ABSTAIN: None. 10. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1387, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING CHAPTER 73 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN STREETS" Staff recommends that Council hold a public hearing, and thereafter waive further reading, read by title only, and introduce for first reading, Ordinance No. 1387, entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park Amending Chapter 73 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code Relating to Speed Limits on Certain Streets." A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried (4—0; Garcia absent) to waive further reading, read by title only, and introduce for first reading, Ordinance No. 1387, entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park Amending Chapter 73 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code Relating to Speed Limits on Certain Streets." AYES: Baca, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. City Council Regular Meeting—May 4, 2015 Page 6 of 8 ABSENT: Garcia. ABSTAIN: None. REPORTS OF OFFICERS 11. APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2016-107, ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVES AND ALTERNATES AS OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY," AND FOLLOWING REVIEW AND APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO ESTABLISHED COMMITTEES, ADOPT SAID RESOLUTION Staff recommends that Council 1) review and appoint members to the positions of representatives and alternates of the established committees and organizations presented in Resolution No. 2016-107, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Appointing Representatives and Alternates as Official Representatives of the City;" and 2) review in-house committee appointments and select or nominate members as representatives of these committees accordingly. A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried (4—0; Garcia absent) to appoint Chief Executive Officer Shannon Yauchzee as alternate representative for the Independent cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA), and to carry the remaining appointments, nominations and elections to the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. AYES: Baca, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: Garcia. ABSTAIN: None. 12. REVIEW OF CURRENT APPLICATIONS AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS FOR VARIOUS CITY COMMISSIONS Staff recommends that Council review the Commission applications submitted for Office Number 5 of the Recreation and Community Services Commission, accept nominations, authorize staff to initiate the appropriate background checks through the Department of Justice (DOJ) and, contingent upon satisfactory clearance by the DOJ, appoint individuals to the respective City Commissions and adopt Resolution No. 2016-124, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park Appointing Individuals to the Recreation & Community Services Commission of the City of Baldwin Park, to Office Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5." A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried (4—0; Garcia absent) to carry the nominations and appointments to the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. AYES: Baca, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: Garcia. ABSTAIN: None. City Council Regular Meeting—May 4, 2015 Page 7 of 8 CITY COUNCIL/CITY CLERK/ CITY TREASURER/STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS 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 the Regular meeting at 8:27 p.m. Ma, or ATTESTS / .,,,./ .. ozano, Mayor , Al Aleja dra Av.a, City Clerk APPROVED: 4-k gbG City Council Regular Meeting—May 4, 2015 Page 8 of 8