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BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 18, 2017, 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 7:15 p.m.
INVOCATION
The invocation was provided by Council member Pacheco.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lozano.
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Council Member Cruz Baca
Council Member Monica Garcia
Council Member Ricardo Pacheco
Mayor Pro Tern Susan Rubio
Mayor Manuel Lozano
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Lozano reported that no action was taken during Closed Session.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Lozano offered condolences and asked that the meeting be closed in memory of
Guadalupe Salina Sanchez, a resident of Baldwin Park for 56 years, noting that she will be
missed very much.
Mayor Lozano also extended condolences to family and friends of Jesse Corellia, a resident of
Baldwin Park for many years.
Mayor Lozano further offered condolences to the family of Linda Gonzalez, who have been in
Baldwin Park for over 30 years.
Mayor Pro Tern Rubio expressed recognition of the seniors in the community and appreciation
for the celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr., and all that he accomplished; noted that there were
many festive events.
Councilmember Baca offered condolences to all those that lost loved ones during the past year
and expressed great hope for the New Year.
Council member Pacheco recognizes the Sanchez family and offered condolences.
Council member Garcia also offered condolences to the Sanchez family and recognized what a
great role model Mrs. Sanchez was.
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
• Recognition of the City/Southern California Edison Cooperation for the Street Light
Retrofit Program completion, by John King, Southern California Edison
John King, representing Southern California Edison, provided a presentation to
review the progress of the Street Light Retrofit Program.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Lozano opened Public Communications at 7:35 p.m. and noted that each speaker is
permitted a total of three (3) minutes to speak.
Arturo Luna, commented on the Walnut Creek Nature Park and expressed dissatisfaction with
some of the work being done at the park
Mr. Ramirez, El Monte resident, commented on the presidential election, congratulating all
candidates who ran in the recent election.
Maggie Roscoe, representing Water Education for Latino Leaders (WELL), extended an
invitation to Council to attend a storm water collection workshop that will be held in the City of
Industry; the event will include information about MS4 compliance.
Thomas Kerri, commented on the proposal to make Baldwin Park a sanctuary city, noting that it
could affect federal funding; commented on the presidential election.
Juan Rios, Baldwin Park resident, also commented on the Walnut Creek Nature Park and the
work being performed, noting that the roof of the structure is not sound and there is too much
concrete being installed; commented on other construction projects throughout the city.
Lawrence Shi, field representative to Supervisor Hilda Solis, read a statement prepared by
Supervisor Solis pertaining to the protection of women and immigrants, expressing her support
for the efforts of Baldwin Park.
Unidentified speaker commented on the lack of funding in schools and that teachers are having
to purchase school supplies out of their own pocket; spoke on the immigration issue, noting that
there is also a large population of homeless veterans that should be assisted.
Seeing no others wishing to speak, Public Communications closed at 7:55 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tern Rubio expressed appreciation for Supervisor Solis's efforts on both the
immigration issue and her work on homeless veterans.
Council member Baca also extended thanks for the recent workshop hosted by Supervisor
Solis and noted that it was very informative.
Mayor Lozano explained that Walnut Creek Nature Park is still under construction and the
project will be ongoing.
Council member Pacheco commented on a recent forum he attended and asked that some
of the information be published on the City's website and in the Baldwin Park NOW.
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Council member Garcia commended the Police Department on their hard work; also
recognized Jim Enriquez, a native to Baldwin Park.
CONSENT CALENDAR
No items were pulled from Consent Calendar.
1. TREASURER'S REPORT—NOVEMBER 2016
Staff recommends that Council receive and file the Treasurer's Report for the month of
November 2016.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 — 0) to
receive and file the report.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
2. 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: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
3. REJECTION OF CLAIMS
Staff recommends that Council reject the following claim(s) and direct staff to send
appropriate notice of rejection to claimant(s):
Quoc Thang Tran and Sungei Hoang Claimant alleges dangerous condition of
public property (Azusa Avenue and 1-10
Freeway Underpass)
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 — 0) to
reject the claims and direct staff to send appropriate notice of rejection to
claimants.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Receive and file:
A. Meeting Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on September 7, 2016.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 — 0) to
receive and file the minutes.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
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NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
5. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO 1393, A ZONING CODE MAP
AMENDMENT (ZONE CHANGE) FROM RG/PD (RESIDENTIAL GARDEN PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT) AND MU-2 (MIXED USE 2) TO R-3 (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL)
AND TO APPLY THE SPECIFIC PLAN (SP) OVERLAY TO FACILITATE THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A 47-UNIT SIGNLE-FAMILY DETACHED GARED
CONDOMINIUM PROJECT
Staff recommends that Council adopt Ordinance No. 1393 on second reading, read by
title only, and waive any further reading thereof.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 — 0) to
approve and adopt Ordinance No. 1393 on second reading, read by title only,
and waive any further reading thereof.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
All items listed are considered to be routine business by the Successor Agency and will be
approved with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board
member so requests, in which case, the item will be removed from the general order of business
and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
SA-1 APPROVAL OF THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS 17-
18) FOR THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2017 TO JUNE 30, 2018, AND
ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET
Staff recommends that Council, as governing body of the Successor Agency:
1) Approve the Reorganization Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) 17-18 for the
period from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018; and
2) Adopt the Successor Agency Administrative Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-18; and
3) Direct staff to proceed with submitting the draft ROPS 17-18 for approval to the
Oversight Board no later than January 31, 2017; and
4) Send the approved ROPS 17-18 to the County Executive Officer, County Auditor
Controller, the State Controller and Department of Finance; and
5) Instruct staff to post the approved ROPS 17-18 on the City website.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5—0) to:
1) Approve the Reorganization Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) 17-18 for
the period from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018; and
2) Adopt the Successor Agency Administrative Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-18;
and
3) Direct staff to proceed with submitting the draft ROPS 17-18 for approval to
the Oversight Board no later than January 31, 2017; and
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approved ROPS 17-18 to the CountyExecutive Officer,
4) Send the County
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Auditor Controller, the State Controller and Department of Finance; and
5) Instruct staff to post the approved ROPS 17-18 on the City website.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
SA-2 REFINANCE TAX ALLOCATION BONDS
Staff recommends that Council, acting as governing body of the Successor Agency,
approve and adopt Resolution No. SA 2017-009, entitled "A Resolution of the Successor
Agency to the Dissolved Community Development Commission of the City Of Baldwin
Park Approving the Issuance of Refunding Bonds in Order to Refund Certain
Outstanding Obligations of the Former Community Development Commission of the City
of Baldwin Park, Approving the Forms and Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of an
Indenture Of Trust, Escrow Agreements and a Bond Purchase Agreement Relating
Thereto, Requesting Oversight Board Approval of the Issuance of the Refunding Bonds,
Requesting Certain Determinations by the Oversight Board, and Providing for Other
Matters Relating Thereto."
In response to Council member Baca's request, Finance Director Rose Tam briefly
explained the purpose of the reallocation.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 — 0) to
approve and adopt Resolution No. SA 2017-009, entitled "A Resolution of the
Successor Agency to the Dissolved Community Development Commission of the
City Of Baldwin Park Approving the Issuance of Refunding Bonds in Order to
Refund Certain Outstanding Obligations of the Former Community Development
Commission of the City of Baldwin Park, Approving the Forms and Authorizing
the Execution and Delivery of an Indenture Of Trust, Escrow Agreements and a
Bond Purchase Agreement Relating Thereto, Requesting Oversight Board
Approval of the Issuance of the Refunding Bonds, Requesting Certain
Determinations by the Oversight Board, and Providing for Other Matters Relating
Thereto."
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
PUBLIC HEARING
6. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 1396, ADOPTING THE 2016 EDITION OF THE
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (CBC), RESIDENTIAL CODE (CRC), ELECTRICAL
CODE (CEC), PLUMBING CODE (CPC), MECHANICAL CODE (CMC), AND THE 2016
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, ENERGY CODE, HISTORICAL BUILDING
CODE AND 2016 EXISTING BUILDING CODE
Staff recommends that Council open the public hearing and, follow such hearing, waive
further reading, read by title only and introduce for first reading, Ordinance No. 1396,
entitled "An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California,
Repealing Chapter 150 of Title 15 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code and Adding a
New Section Chapter 150 to Title 15 of the City of Baldwin Park Municipal Code
Adopting by Reference Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, Specifically the
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2016 Edition of the California Building Code; the 2016 California Green Building Code;
the 2016 California Residential Code; the 2016 Edition of the California Electrical Code;
the 2016 Edition of the California Mechanical Code; the 2016 Edition of the California
Plumbing Code; the 2016 Edition of the California Energy Code; the 2016 Edition of the
California Fire Code; the 2016 Edition of the California Elevator Safety Construction
Code; the 2016 Edition of the California Historical Building Code; the 2016 Edition of the
California Existing Building Code; and the 2016 Edition of the California Referenced
Standards Code, Including All Appendices, as Mandated by California Health and Safety
Code Section 18938."
City Planner Amy Harbin provided a brief overview of the proposed ordinance and
responded to Council questions.
Mayor Lozano opened the public hearing and invited those wishing to speak in
opposition to the proposed ordinance to come forward and be heard.
Arturo Luna, Baldwin Park resident, opined that there is a building being constructed that
is not meeting safety codes.
Thomas Kerri asked about those living in garages which is dangerous.
Seeing no others wishing to speak, the Mayor invited those wishing to speak in support
to the proposed ordinance to come forward and be heard
Seeing no one wishing to speak further on the item, Mayor Lozano closed the public
hearing.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (5 — 0) to open
the public hearing and, follow such hearing, waive further reading, read by title
only and introduce for first reading, Ordinance No. 1396, entitled "An ordinance
of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Repealing Chapter 150
of Title 15 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code and Adding a New Section
Chapter 150 to Title 15 of the City of Baldwin Park Municipal Code Adopting by
Reference Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, Specifically the 2016
Edition of the California Building Code; the 2016 California Green Building Code;
the 2016 California Residential Code; the 2016 Edition of the California Electrical
Code; the 2016 Edition of the California Mechanical Code; the 2016 Edition of
the California Plumbing Code; the 2016 Edition of the California Energy Code;
the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code; the 2016 Edition of the California
Elevator Safety Construction Code; the 2016 Edition of the California Historical
Building Code; the 2016 Edition of the California Existing Building Code; and the
2016 Edition of the California Referenced Standards Code, Including All
Appendices, as Mandated by California Health and Safety Code Section 18938."
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS
7. CONSIDERATION TO RENEW THE CONTRACT WITH CALIFORNIA CONSULTING,
LLC (GRANT WRITING FIRM)
Staff recommends that Council:
1) Approve the Consultant Services Agreement with California Consulting, LLC; and
2) Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate funds to cover the cost related to
the grants applied for including but not limited to General Fund, Prop "A" Fund, or
Future Development Fund; or
3) Provide staff direction.
A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5 — 0) to
approve the Consultant Services Agreement with California Consulting, LLC; and
authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate funds to cover the cost related to
the grants applied for including but not limited to General Fund, Prop "A" Fund, or
Future Development Fund.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS &
COMMUNICATIONS
Request by Mayor Pro Tem Rubio for Council to discuss and consider:
• A Resolution urging the new administration to protect the names of "Dreamers" who
were given assurances that their information would be protected if they applied for
temporary legal status.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio stressed the importance of educating those affected by changes
proposed by the new administration and the importance of protecting the information of
those same persons.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio made a motion, seconded by Mayor Lozano, and carried
(5—0)to pass the proposed resolution.
• A Resolution urging the State of California to take a strong stance against massive
deportation and remain steadfast in protecting the information of immigrants who applied
for a driver's license under AB60 and were assured that they would not be discriminated
against nor questioned about their immigration status.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio spoke of the importance of protecting immigrants and the
information provided by those who gave such information when applying for a driver's
license.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio made a motion, seconded by Council member Baca, and
carried (5—0) to pass the proposed resolution.
• A Resolution in support of Planned Parenthood that provides vital services to the most
vulnerable women in our communities, and to urge the new administration to continue
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funding to avoid women left without proper resources to receive treatment for
preventable diseases, such as cancer.
Mayor Pro Tern Rubio spoke of the importance of accessible health care for women and
the need to continue funding for health services.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio made a motion, seconded by Mayor Lozano, and carried
(5—0) to pass the proposed resolution.
Request by Council member Baca for Council to discuss and consider:
• Directing the City Attorney to bring back a report with information on crafting language to
designate Baldwin Park a "sanctuary" or"safe haven" city.
Council member Baca expressed the importance of showing support to immigrants by
drafting a resolution to designate the city as a place where immigrants are protected.
The City Attorney was instructed to draft the language which would be brought back at a
future Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to discuss, and all other matters having been addressed, a
motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, to adjourn the meeting at 8:42 p.m.
May•r
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Manuel Loza - u - •
Alejan•ra vila, City Clerk
APPROVED: 5/147
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