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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 03 15 CC MIN MINUTES BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 15, 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 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 reported that Council would be reconvening to Closed Session immediately after the Regular Meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Lozano acknowledged the new Chief of Police, David Salcedo. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS • Presentation of a Plaque to retiring California Highway Patrol Captain Steve Urrea, and introduction of the new California Highway Patrol Captain Greg Hammond Mayor Lozano presented a plaque to retiring Captain Steve Urrea in recognition of his service to the community and the state throughout his long career. The Mayor then introduced the new Captain, Greg Hammond of the California Highway Patrol. • Presentation by San Gabriel Valley Bike Club on upcoming events, the benefits of bicycle riding and bicycle safety Diane Valez, Outreach Coordinator and "Safe Routes to School" Director for San Gabriel Valley, provided a presentation to support the partnership between the San Gabriel Valley Bike Club and the City of Baldwin Park; spoke of some of the programs offered by SGV Bike Club; responded to questions from Council. Rainbow Yung, representing the South Coast Air Quality Management District, introduced herself as the new liaison to the City of Baldwin Park; provided updates from the AQMD on new reports and notices that will be provided to municipalities of goings-on in the community. 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, Baldwin Park resident, expressed displeasure that Council does not follow the agenda; opined that the rejection of claim was unjustified because there are pot holes all over the city. Vanetta Merro, Baldwin Park United Soccer Club, announced that the team has been invited to play in Spain; sought sponsorship for the team since many players are from underprivileged and low income families. Daniel Lavanos, One Legacy, spoke of the organ and tissue donor program "Donate for Life;" announced that the "Gift of Life" Rose Parade float won an award; noted that April is Donor Awareness month and invited the community to attend upcoming events. David Staples, First Student Transportation, introduced the company and spoke of the transportation services offered to school students; noted that they are seeking to lease property for a bus yard and inquired as to whether the City would consider leasing the property to the company. Jenny Brown, future Baldwin Park business owner, introduced herself and noted that she and her business partner will be opening a café in the downtown area of Baldwin Park; invited the community to come and enjoy the new café upon its opening. Juan Rios, Baldwin Park resident, commented on the opening of Walnut Creek Nature Park, noting that it is premature since the project is not yet complete; suggested that the project be completed before the park is opened to the public; also commented on potholes on Frasier Street. Thomas Kern, San Bernardino resident, commented on the starting salary proposed for the new Chief of Police; commented on the tree removal and the arid environment it creates; opined that the City is letting trees die by failing to water them properly. Greg Tuttle, Baldwin Park business owner, commented on the recent discussions regarding City Policy and allegations of harassment; opined that the code enforcement function was moved into the Police Department to maintain integrity in operations Unidentified speaker, opined that there is a great deal of malice and asked that the community work together. Seeing no others wishing to speak, Public Communications closed at 8:16 p.m. Mayor Lozano clarified that elected officials live in the community to which they serve; asked that the soccer club leave information for follow up; commended One Legacy for their work to save lives. Regular Meeting of 3/15/17 Page 2 of 8 CONSENT CALENDAR Council pulled Item Nos. 6 and 10 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 Pacheco, and carried (5 — 0) to ratify the Warrants and Demands Register. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 2. TREASURER'S REPORT—JANUARY 2017 Staff recommends that Council receive and file the Treasurer's Report. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 — 0) to receive and file the Treasurer's Report. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 3. REJECTION OF CLAIMS Staff recommends that Council reject the following claims) and direct staff to send appropriate notice of rejection to claimant(s): Osorio, Bertha Claimant alleges damage to her tire after striking a pothole on Ramona Boulevard. 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 Meetings held on October 5, 2016. B. Meeting Minutes of the Finance Authority, Housing Authority, Special and Regular Meetings held on October 19, 2016. (A revision to Item No. 7 was read into the record to correct the Council's approval action) C. Meeting Minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings held on November 2, 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 NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Regular Meeting of 3/15/17 Page 3 of 8 5. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR TWO NEW COPY MACHINES Staff recommends that Council approve entering into a 60-month Lease Agreement with CBE Office Solutions through Cell Business Equipment for two new Canon copy machines. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 — 0) to approve entering into a 60-month Lease Agreement with CBE Office Solutions through Cell Business Equipment for two new Canon copy machines. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 6. ACCEPT AND AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR CITY PROJECT NO. 2016-0151 —WALNUT CREEK NATURE PARK IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE II It is recommended that the Council: 1. Accept the construction Improvements by Lucas Builders, Inc. and authorize the recordation of a Notice of Completion (NOC) with the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office; and 2. Authorize payment of $47,525.95 (5%) construction retention funds to Lucas Builders, Inc. upon expiration of the 35-day lien period. Council member Garcia expressed gratitude for the funding of the park rehabilitation and appreciation to all those who have contributed to the project. A motion was made by Garcia, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5—0) to: 1. Accept the construction Improvements by Lucas Builders, Inc. and authorize the recordation of a Notice of Completion (NOC) with the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office; and 2. Authorize payment of $47,525.95 (5%) construction retention funds to Lucas Builders, Inc. upon expiration of the 35-day lien period. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 7. APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2017-175 INITIATING THE PROCEEDINGS AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF THE ENGINEERS REPORT FOR THE CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FY 2017-2018 Staff recommends that Council waive further reading, read by title only, and adopt Resolution No. 2017-175, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Authorizing the Initiation of the Proceedings and Ordering the Preparation of the Engineers Report for the Fy2017-18 Levy of Annual Assessments for the City Of Baldwin Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District Pursuant to the Provisions of Division 15, Part 2 of the State Of California Streets And Highways Code." Regular Meeting of 3/15/17 Page 4 of 8 A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 — 0) to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2017-175, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Authorizing the Initiation of the Proceedings and Ordering the Preparation of the Engineers Report for the Fy2017-18 Levy of Annual Assessments for the City Of Baldwin Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District Pursuant to the Provisions of Division 15, Part 2 of the State Of California Streets And Highways Code." AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 8. APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2017-176 INITIATING THE PROCEEDINGS AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF THE ENGINEERS REPORT FOR THE PARKS MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FY 2017-2018 Staff recommends that Council waive further reading, read by title only, and adopt Resolution No. 2017-176, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Authorizing the Initiation of the Proceedings and Ordering the Preparation of the Engineers Report for the FY2017-18 Levy of Annual Assessments for the City of Baldwin Park Parks Maintenance District Pursuant to the Provisions of Division 15, Part 2 of the State Of California Streets And Highways Code." A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 — 0) to adopt Resolution No. 2017-176, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Authorizing the Initiation of the Proceedings and Ordering the Preparation of the Engineers Report for the FY2017-18 Levy of Annual Assessments for the City of Baldwin Park Parks Maintenance District Pursuant to the Provisions of Division 15, Part 2 of the State Of California Streets And Highways Code." AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 9. CONSIDERATION TO AMEND CONTRACT HOURLY COMPENSATION RATE TO SOUTHLAND TRANSIT, INC., DUE TO INCREASES IN MINIMUM WAGE LABOR RATES Staff recommends that Council: 1. Authorize the Mayor to sign the attached contract Amendment #1 to increase Southland Transit, Inc. (STI), hourly compensation rates as shown in the table; 2. Authorize the Interim Director of Public Works to appropriate funds to cover the increase in costs; and 3. Authorize the Director of Finance to make necessary budget adjustments to allow payments at the approved hourly compensation rate. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5—0)to: 1. Authorize the Mayor to sign the attached contract Amendment#1 to increase Southland Transit, Inc. (STI), hourly compensation rates as shown in the table; Regular Meeting of 3/15/17 Page 5 of 8 2. Authorize the Interim Director of Public Works to appropriate funds to cover the increase in costs; and 3. Authorize the Director of Finance to make necessary budget adjustments to allow payments at the approved hourly compensation rate. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 10. REQUEST FOR AN APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,808.18 FOR DEPOSIT OF COST SHARING FUNDS FOR THE COORDINATED INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM (CIMP) IMPLEMENTATION PER THE UPPER SAN GABRIEL RIVER WATERSHED CITY-LA COUNTY MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) Staff recommends that Council: 1. Approve an appropriation of $55,808.18 for the City's Cost share per Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Los Angeles Flood Control District, the County of Los Angeles and the Cities of Baldwin Park, Covina, Glendora, Industry, South El Monte and La Puente for the cost sharing for the implementation of the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program (CIMP) for the Upper San Gabriel River Watershed; and 2. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate additional funds to cover the payment. Council member Baca asked for clarification of where funding for this item came from. Interim Public Works Director Gutierrez explained that fundingsources include gas p tax, an oil recycling grant and storm drain NPDS fund. A motion was made by Baca, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5—0) to: 1. Approve an appropriation of $55,808.18 for the City's Cost share per Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Los Angeles Flood Control District, the County of Los Angeles and the Cities of Baldwin Park, Covina, Glendora, Industry, South El Monte and La Puente for the cost sharing for the implementation of the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program (CIMP) for the Upper San Gabriel River Watershed; and 2. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate additional funds to cover the payment. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. PUBLIC HEARING 11. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND, FOLLOWING THE PUBLIC HEARING, CONDUCT THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1397 AMENDING CITY OF BALDWIN PARK'S ZONING ORDINANCE SUBSECTION 153.170 ET SEQ Staff Recommends That Council Conduct A Public Hearing And, Following The Public Regular Meeting of 3/15/17 Page 6 of 8 Hearing, Waive Further Reading And Adopt By Title Only, For The First Reading Of Ordinance No. 1397, Entitled "An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Baldwin Park, California, Amending The Municipal Code, Subchapter 153.170 — Sign Regulations." City Attorney Robert Tafoya provided a summary of the existing Ordinance and the proposed Ordinance changes. Mayor Lozano opened the public hearing at 8:28 p.m. and invited those wishing to speak in support of the item to come forward. Seeing no one wishing to speak in support, those wishing to speak in opposition to the proposed Ordinance were invited to come forward and be heard. Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Lozano closed the public hearing at 8:28 p.m. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5—0) to Waive Further Reading And Adopt By Title Only, For The First Reading Of Ordinance No. 1397, Entitled "An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Baldwin Park, California, Amending The Municipal Code, Subchapter 153.170— Sign Regulations. REPORTS OF OFFICERS 12. FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP FUND (HOME)ANNUAL ACTION PLAN Staff recommends that Council 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. Housing Manager Suzie Ruelas noted that this represents an opportunity for Council to approve the funds as is or to make changes. Mayor Lozano requested that the allocation to the Church of the Redeemer be increased by $1,100 and reduce $1,100 from the Youth Employment program, and leave all other allocations as is. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Rubio, and carried (5—0) to increase the allocation to the Church of the Redeemer by $1,100 for a total of $9,000 and reduce the allocation of the Youth Employment program by $1,100 for a total of$14,933 as an offset. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Rubio, and carried (5—0) to approve the amended allocations for the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Fund (HOME)Annual Action Plan. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Regular Meeting of 3/15/17 Page 7 of 8 13. CITY OF BALDWIN PARK FISCAL YEAR 2016-17 STREET REHABILITATION PROGRAM UPDATE Staff recommends that Council consider and discuss the proposed street rehabilitation projects for FY 2016-17 and provide staff with direction, and receive and file the report. Interim Public Works Director Gutierrez provided a brief PowerPoint presentation to illustrate accomplishments and update Council on the paving program. No vote was taken. Council received and filed the report. 14. CONSIDERATION OF A CONTRACT WITH NATIONWIDE COST RECOVERY SERVICE FOR THE IDENTIFICATION AND COLLECTION OF FINES ON FORECLOSED PROPERTIES THROUGHOUT THE CITY Staff recommends that Council give further direction as to how the city manages and maintains the Vacant Land and Abandoned Property Registration Program. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Rubio, and carried (5—0)to bring this item back at the Regular City Council Meeting scheduled for April 5, 2017. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. CITY COUNCIL/CITY CLERK/CITY TREASURER/STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS Council members extended a welcome to the new Chief of Police and asked that police department staff provide monthly reports on crime trends and statistics in the city. 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 8:54 p.m. Mayo / ATTE : Manue' oz- - •, Mayor / Alejandra vila, City Clerk APPROVED: S/s/7 Regular Meeting of 3/15/17 Page 8 of 8