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BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 5, 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 Jackson.
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 Tem Susan Rubio
Mayor Manuel Lozano
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Lozano reported that no action was taken by Council during Closed Session.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Lozano asked that this evening's meeting be closed in memory of Alicia Vazquez, a
• beloved citizen of Baldwin Park, and extended deepest condolences to the family.
Council member Pacheco noted that the grand opening of the Walnut Creek Nature Park was a
great success and thanked everyone for their attendance; noted that there a number of events
coming up and invited everyone to come out and enjoy the festivities.
Mayor Pro Tern Rubio recognized the anniversary of the Army and thanked all those in the
armed forces for their services.
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
• Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to Hellen Christiel Jimenez, Honor Roll Student
Council member Pacheco presented the Certificate of Recognition to Hellen Jimenez in
recognition of her outstanding achievements in school.
• Proclamation to proclaim April 3 - 7, 2017, as Adult Education Week
Mayor Pro Tern Rubio presented the Proclamation recognizing April 3 — 7, 2017, as
Adult Education Week.
• Presentation of Certificates recognizing Students in the Adult Education Essay Contest
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio presented Certificates of Recognition to winners of the Adult
Education Essay Contest and congratulated all who participated.
• Presentation of Proclamation recognizing April as DMV/Donate Life California Month
Mayor Pro Tern Rubio presented a Proclamation to recognize April as DMV/Donate Life
California Month.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Lozano opened Public Communications at 8:10 p.m. and noted that each speaker is
permitted a total of three (3) minutes to speak.
Teri Muse, Baldwin Park Business Association, invited the community to upcoming Association
events; announced a recent job fair at Waste Management; announcing the opening of the
application period for the intern and scholarship program sponsored by Waste Management.
Gilbert Zarqoza, New Beginning Community Ministry, invited the Council and community to the
Easter production of The Witness, a live production; noted that public officials from around the
Valley have been invited and encouraged public representatives to attend.
Christina Larios, Baldwin Park Library Manager, announced that the library has partnered with
L.A. County museums to secure passes for library card holders.
Seeing no others wishing to speak, Public Communications closed at 8:25 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council pulled Item Nos. 5 and 7 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. 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 Cannon copy
machines.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (5 — 0) to
approve entering into a 60-month lease agreement with CBE Office Solutions
through Cell Business Equipment for two new Cannon copy machines.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
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3. CONDUCT A SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1397 AMENDING CITY OF
BALDWIN PARK'S ZONING ORDINANCE SUBSECTION 153.170 ET SEQ
Staff recommends that Council conduct a second reading, waive further reading and
adopt by title only, 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."
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (5 — 0) to
approve and adopt by title only, 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."
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
4. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2017-177, WHICH REVISES AND PROVIDES MORE
RESTRICTIVE BUILDING STANDARDS OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT WITHIN THE JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES OF THE
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
Staff recommends that Council:
1. Adopt the majority vote of the attached Resolution No. 2017-177, entitled "A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park Adopting the Consolidated
Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County Fire Code, Ratifying the More
Restrictive Building Standards Contained the that Code and Delegating Enforcement
of the Fire Code in the City to the Los Angeles County Fire Chief;" and
2. Direct staff to file a copy of the ratification of the more restricting building standards
and required local findings, together with the adopted City Ordinance, with the State
Department of Housing and Community Development and the California Building
Standards Commission.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (5 — 0) to Adopt
the majority vote of the attached Resolution No. 2017-177, entitled "A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park Adopting the Consolidated Fire
Protection District of Los Angeles County Fire Code, Ratifying the More
Restrictive Building Standards Contained the that Code and Delegating
Enforcement of the Fire Code in the City to the Los Angeles County Fire Chief;"
and Direct staff to file a copy of the ratification of the more restricting building
standards and required local findings, together with the adopted City Ordinance,
with the State Department of Housing and Community Development and the
California Building Standards Commission.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
5. APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH LEARNING ENRICHMENT AFTER-
SCHOOL PROGRAM, INC., FOR THE SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM
Staff recommends that Council authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement with
Learning Enrichment After-School Program, Inc., and authorize the Director of
Recreation and Community Services to execute all Summer Lunch Program documents.
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Council member Baca expressed appreciation for the L.E.A.P. program and the
positive contribution it makes to the community's youth; inquired about what is done
with left-over food.
Parks and Community Services Director Manny Carrillo explained that there are
restrictions as to what is allowed to be distributed but that left-over prepackaged
foods are distributed to local churches and food banks
A motion was made by Baca, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5 —0) authorize
the Mayor to execute the Agreement with Learning Enrichment After-School
Program, Inc., and authorize the Director of Recreation and Community Services
to execute all Summer Lunch Program documents.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
6. AUTHORIZATION TO UPDATE THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UNDER ITS HOUSING RELATED
PARKS PROGRAM GRANT AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2017-178
Staff recommends that Council authorize the Director of Recreation and Community
Services to update the State of California Department of Housing and Community
Development under its Housing Related Parks Program Grant and Adopt Resolution No.
2017-78, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park
Authorizing the Application for Housing Related parks Program Grant" and the
application to participate in the Housing Related Parks Program.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (5 — 0) to
authorize the Director of Recreation and Community Services to update the State
of California Department of Housing and Community Development under its
Housing Related Parks Program Grant and Adopt Resolution No. 2017-78,
entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park Authorizing
the Application for Housing Related parks Program Grant" and the application to
participate in the Housing Related Parks Program.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
7. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR 4TH OF JULY PYROTECNIC SHOW WITH PYRO
SPECTACULARS, INC.
Staff recommends that Council approve the contract with Pyro Spectacular, Inc., for
professional pyrotechnical services and authorize the Director of Recreation and
Community Services to execute the agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc.
Council member Baca inquired about funding for this event and what upcoming
budget projections look like for the Business Improvement Tax fund balance;
requested that this item be brought back at the next meeting to allow time for staff to
respond to inquiries and provide additional information on funding for this and future
events.
Police Chief Salcedo noted that the Police Department will be enforcing the restricted
use of fireworks and will be aggressively citing those in violation.
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Council member Baca and Mayor Pro Tem Rubio requested that fireworks safety be
included in the safety report that will be brought before Council at a future meeting.
A motion was made by Baca, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5 — 0) to bring
this item back at the April 19, 2017, Council meeting.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
8. APPROVE PARCEL MAP NO. 1407: 1707 BIG DALTON AVENUE, AND 14127 AND
14137 CORAK STREET
Staff recommends that Council accept Parcel Map No. 1407, authorize the City Clerk
and staff to sign the final tract map and release the off-site improvement bond for
$68,160.75.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (5—0) to accept
Parcel Map No. 1407, authorize the City Clerk and staff to sign the final tract map
and release the off-site improvement bond for$68,160.75.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
9. FIRST AMENDMENT TO RENEW RIGHT-OF-WAY USE AGREEMENT WITH CROWN
CASTLE
Staff recommends that Council approve the First Amendment to the existing Right-Of-
Way Use Agreement with Crown Castle, NG West LLC, and authorize the Mayor to
execute the First Amendment to the Agreement.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5 — 0) to
approve the First Amendment to the existing Right-Of-Way Use Agreement with
Crown Castle, NG West LLC, and authorize the Mayor to execute the First
Amendment to the Agreement.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
None.
CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS &
COMMUNICATIONS
• Councilmember Garcia would like to have council discussion and direction regarding the
organizational placement of Code Enforcement as well as possible alternative names for the
function.
Council member Garcia noted that there has been an increase in code enforcement
concerns and posed the question of how the code enforcement program is being
managed; opined that moving code enforcement from the Community Development
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division to the Police Department has posed some problems; state that citizens have
alleged that officers are creating a feeling of intimidation; suggested that code
enforcement be moved back into Community Development so that the community sees
that code enforcement is meant to support beatification of the city; suggested that the
name of the program be revised to echo the intent of beautification as well.
Council discussion continued regarding allegations of intimidation and noted that the
matters should be addressed internally; may be attributed the impression to the
possibility that staff uniforms appear to be similar to police officers; suggested that
community education is necessary and consideration will be given to relocating code
enforcement back to Community Development.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to discuss, and all other matters having been addressed, a
motion was made by Rubio, seconded by Baca, to adjourn the meeting at 8:31 p.m.
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