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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 03 01 CC MIN MINUTES BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 1, 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 7:10 p.m. INVOCATION The invocation was provided by Pastor Flores. 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 stated that no action was taken on items discussed in Closed Session. ANNOUNCEMENTS Council member Baca asked that this evening's meeting be closed in memory of her uncle, who passed recently. Treasurer Contreras asked that this evening's meeting also be closed in memory of her father who passed recently. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS • Presentation by Teri Muse, Baldwin Park Business Association, on current events and accomplishments of the Association. Teri Muse, representing the Baldwin Park Business Association, and Association Board members provided a brief summary of upcoming events being hosted by the Association and highlighted some of its accomplishments this year. • Presentation by Rose Tam, Director of Finance, on the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and Audit Director Tam make a brief report, then introduced Peggy McBride, Vazques & Company, who narrated a summary of the results of the CAFR report and Audit, and responded to questions from Council. 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. Juan Rios, Baldwin Park resident, commented on the risks that •olice officers face each day and commended the department on the response time to call outs. Al Contreras, Baldwin Park resident, sent condolences to th= Baca family for the loss; commented on a consent item that will require an excess of $500,000 and opined that the item should be moved to a portion of the agenda where discussion woul• be required. Christina Larios, Baldwin Park Library Manager, introduced a n=w member of her staff and invited the community to come participate in library programs. Los Angeles County Assistant Fire Chief, Station 29, provided an pdate on a recent fire which reported that were adults and children trapped in the building; reported that the fire was extinguished within 15 minutes and that nine people went to he hospital but none were seriously hurt. Arturo Luna, Baldwin Park resident, asked what Council plans to •o to assist with response to emergencies such as requiring safeguards; Thomas Kerri, San Bernardino resident, spoke about recent acti ities and actions of the new President; opined that the City should have been watering the me•ian plants and that removal of the plants has displaced wild animals. Jared, Baldwin Park resident and local restaurant owner, sugg=sted that the city has great potential and that he would like to see solutions brought forty:rd rather than pointing out problems; offered assistance to small businesses in review and a alysis of finances and other business related services. Margarita Vargas, Baldwin Park resident and Baldwin Park oman's Club, invited the community to upcoming events being hosted by the Woman's Club Seeing no others wishing to speak, Public Communications closed at 8:26 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Rubio notified the community that the removal •f trees throughout the city is necessary for the renovation of the median landscape and a-ked that citizens be patient while new drought tolerant trees and plants are installed; di ected staff to mail letters to residents to inform them of the purpose of the tree removal an assure them that new trees will be planted. Council member Baca also noted that signs with illustrated re derings of what the medians will look like have been installed but depict the how the project ill look when completed. Council member Pacheco announced that the new CNG nit had been discussed in previous meetings and will be an asset to the community. Mayor Lozano announced that inquiries had been made as to the results of the District Attorney investigation and the results showed that no crimina act took place so no action will be taken. Council member Baca clarified that it is a civil matter and will be handled internally. Regular Meeting of 3/1/17 Page 2 of 8 CONSENT CALENDAR Council pulled Item Nos. 4, 5 and 9 from 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 Baca, and carried (5 — 0) to ratify the Warrants and Demands Register. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 2. REJECTION OF CLAIMS Staff recommends that Council reject the following claim(s) and direct staff to send appropriate notice of rejection to claimant(s): Eschagary, Richard Claimant alleges damages to his bicycle at time of arrest by police department A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, 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. 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Receive and file: A. Meeting Minutes of the Special City Council Meetings held on October 5, 2016. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (5—0) to receive and file the minutes. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 4. APPROVE PARCEL MAP NO. 1421 Staff recommends that Council accept Parcel Map No. 1421 and authorize the City Clerk and staff to sign the final tract map. Council member Baca asked City Planner Amy Harbin to explain the nature of the request and how it affects the community. City Planner Harbin noted the type of residential structures being built. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (5 — 0) to accept Parcel Map No. 1421 and authorize the City Clerk and staff to sign the final tract map. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. Regular Meeting of 3/1/17 Page 3 of 8 ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 5. APPROVE PARCEL MAP NO. 1425 Staff recommends that Council accept Parcel Map No. 1425 and authorize the City Clerk and staff to sign the final tract map. Council member Baca noted that her questions had been addressed by response to the previous item. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (5 — 0) to accept Parcel Map No. 1425 and authorize the City Clerk and staff to sign the final tract map. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 6. AUTHORIZE THE ADVERTISEMENT OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL PYROTECHNIC SERVICES RELATED TO THE JULY 4, 2017, CELEBRATION Staff recommends that Council authorize the advertisement of the Request for Proposal (RFP) for professional pyrotechnic service related to the 4th of July Celebration. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (5 — 0) to authorize the advertisement of the Request for Proposal (RFP) for professional pyrotechnic service related to the 4th of July Celebration. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 7. APPROVE APPROPRIATIONS TO RE-ESTABLISH THE DOWNTOWN STREET MARKET Staff recommends that Council: a) Approve the proposed budget of $85,010 and authorize approximately $62,760 from Business Improvement Tax Fund (Fund 230) to cover costs above the project revenue; and b) Authorize the Director of Finance to allocate the required funding, set up the appropriate account and make the required budget adjustments and transfers. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (5—0)to: a) Approve the proposed budget of $85,010 and authorize approximately $62,760 from Business Improvement Tax Fund (Fund 230) to cover costs above the project revenue; and b) Authorize the Director of Finance to allocate the required funding, set up the appropriate account and make the required budget adjustments and transfers. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio Regular Meeting of 3/1/17 Page 4 of 8 NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 8. COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 Staff recommends that Council receive and file the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal Year 2015/16 and all accompanying reports. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (5—0) to receive and file the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal Year 2015/16 and all accompanying reports. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 9. APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF GALILEO TECHNOLOGIES MICRO BOX REFUELING STATION COMPRESSION SYSTEM (CNG) UNIT AND STORAGE SYSTEM TO BE LOCATED AT BADILLO STREET AND RAMONA BOULEVARD Staff recommends that Council: a) Approve the purchase of the Galileo Single Microbox System CNG unit, including addition of a heavy-duty dispenser unit for fast fill of large trucks and transit vehicles, pre- and post-systems testing, inspections and certification, in the amount not-to exceed $594,868.00; and b) Instruct staff to proceed with the development and submittal of a purchase order and begin the process to move forward with the manufacture and delivery of the Galileo Single Microbox System in a timely manner. Mayor Pro Tern Rubio asked for clarification as to where the funding for this project came from; also reiterated that the facility will be open to the public. Interim Public Works Director Gutierrez explained that funds are being obtained from two grants and funds from Prop C City funding. A motion was made by Rubio, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5—0) to a) Approve the purchase of the Galileo Single Microbox System CNG unit, including addition of a heavy-duty dispenser unit for fast fill of large trucks and transit vehicles, pre- and post-systems testing, inspections and certification, in the amount not-to exceed $594,868.00; and b) Instruct staff to proceed with the development and submittal of a purchase order and begin the process to move forward with the manufacture and delivery of the Galileo Single Microbox System in a timely manner. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Regular Meeting of 3/1/17 Page 5 of 8 PUBLIC HEARING 10. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP FUND (HOME) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN Staff recommends that Council conduct the public hearing and following the public hearing approve the allocations for the FY 2017-2018 CDBG public service programs by selecting one of the following options: OPTION 1: Approve the CDBG Advisory Committee's recommendations for funding; or OPTION 2: Revise allocations as the City Council deems appropriate. Suzie Ruelas narrated the staff report which explained the purpose and nature of the Action Plan. Mayor Lozano opened the public hearing at 8:29 p.m. and invites those wishing to speak in support of this item: Pastor Flores, Church of the Redeemer, spoke in support of the item; noted that funding is important to assist the various programs administered by the church. Seeing no others wishing to speak in support, the Mayor invited those wishing to speak in opposition to the item to come forward and be heard. Seeing no other wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing at 8:36 p.m. Mayor Lozano announced that this item will be returning for Council consideration at the second Public Hearing to be held in May 2017. REPORTS OF OFFICERS 11. CONSIDERATION OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH DAVID SALCEDO FOR THE POSITION OF CHIEF OF POLICE Staff recommends that Council consider and discuss the Employment Agreement with David Salcedo for the position of Chief of Police. A motion was made by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Council member Pacheco, to select and appoint David Salcedo as the new Chief of Police and to approve the associated employment contract. Council member Baca voiced objection. Upon hearing the objection, Mayor Lozano directed the City Clerk to conduct a roll call vote. Mayor Pro Tem Rubio asked that this item be discussed before proceeding with the vote; noted that additional due diligence should be performed and that greater consideration be given to the salary and compensation be considered since it appears to be on the high side. Council Member Baca clarified her objection, also attributing it to the proposed salary and compensation being proposed. Mayor Lozano noted that Mr. Salcedo would be taking a pay cut by taking the position and expounded on salaries of chiefs in surrounding cities and the salary being proposed for the position. Regular Meeting of 3/1/17 Page 6 of 8 Council member Baca went on to clarify and explain some of the differences in the salary and benefits levels comparatively. Council member Garcia noted that all of the candidates interviewed were of top quality and that the compensation is not out of line with the average and the City wants to be competitive in what is being offered. Discussion continued regarding the competitive relevance of salary data from four years ago and current expectations, and the benefits that are also included with the job. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (3—2; Baca and Rubio voting No) to approve the Employment Contract with David Salcedo for the position of Chief of Police AYES: Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco NOES: Baca, Rubio ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 12. FISCAL YEAR 2015/16 MID-YEAR BUDGET PRESENTATION Staff recommends that Council review the mid-year analysis and approve the mid-year revenue and expenditure projections for fiscal year ending June 30, 2017. Finance Director Rose Tam provided a brief overview of the current status of the mid-year budget and projections through the end of the current fiscal year. Directors and members of the Executive team provided an overview of activities in individual departments, respectively. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (5—0)to approve the mid-year revenue and expenditure projections for fiscal year ending June 30, 2017. 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: • "Storm Water Collection Master Plan" that would include collaborating with our neighboring cities and identifying areas that can be transformed into storm water capture facilities Mayor Pro Tern Rubio asked staff to cooperate with surrounding cities and related agencies to develop a long term plan for capturing storm water. Request by Council Member Baca for Council to discuss and consider: • Direct Staff to ensure that all development and new development in the City of Baldwin Park will comply with the State storm water and capture standards (MS4 Compliance). Regular Meeting of 3/1/17 Page 7 of 8 Council member Baca requested that similar action be taken to assure that existing regulations are expanded and new language developed to insure that the City is in compliance with storm water standards. • Create or update a "Policy" that addresses Bullying, Harassm=nt, Abuse and Verbal Abuse, including Physical Contact which will apply to all employees an• Elected Officials. Council member Baca noted that the existing policy does not included the language to include elected officials which would require compliance of =II City representatives. Council member Pacheco suggested that it be brought sack in a Study Session for discussion. Council discussion included whether an elected official i truly a city employee and, therefore, automatically a party to the policy. City Attorney David Olivas confirmed that, under certain ci cumstances, elected officials are considered city employees but that further investigation is needed. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to discuss, and all other matter. having been addressed, a motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, to adjourn the meting at 9:45 p.m. Mayor ATTES& Manue ozano, Mayor / I n•ra ,vila, City Clerk APPROVED: 6/3//T Regular Meeting of 3/1/17 Page 8 of 8