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Home My WebLink About2017 10 04 CC MIN MINUTES BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 4, 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 jointly by Pastor Jackson and 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 Manuel Lozano • MEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Susan Rubio REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION Mayor Lozano reported that no action was taken on items discussed in Closed Session. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Lozano extended condolences to all those affected by the tragic shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 1, 2017; also extended prayers to those still recovering in Puerto Rica from the ravages of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Council member Pacheco extended condolences to those who were victims of the horrific event in Las Vegas extended prayer for the entire country. Council member Garcia asked that this evening's meeting be closed in memory of Jordyn Rivera, who lost her life along with more than 50 others in the recent shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada; highlighted the domestic violence program and Domestic Violence Awareness month. Mayor Lozano asked that the meeting also be closed in memory of Tony Rodriguez, a long time Baldwin Park senior who was appreciated by him friends and neighbors; extended condolences to his family. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS • None PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Lozano opened Public Communications at 7:20 p.m. and noted that each speaker is permitted a total of three (3) minutes to speak. Greg Tuttle, Baldwin Park business owner, inquired as to where the playground equipment from Walnut Creek Nature Park has gone and who now has it; commented on the Walbern DDA contracts; commented on Sid Mousavi; asserted that videos of the Council meetings that appear online are not edited. Juan Rios, Baldwin Park resident, commented on videos of Council meetings that appear online and the Mayor raising his voice and banging the gavel; asserted that people being disruptive in the audience are evicted from the meeting and same should apply to those on the dais. Christina Larios, Baldwin Park Library Manager, reported that the sprinkler pipes for the library landscape have been replaced and that the foliage should be recovering very soon. Margarita Vargas, Baldwin Park resident, inquired as to whether Council will be addressing Robert's Rules or some other set of rules for conducting meetings; pointed out that audience speakers should only be permitted to address Council as a whole and not to call on any specific member. Vicki Martinez, El Monte Council member, announced that the City of El Monte would be hosting a Pajama Drive to donate sleep and lounge attire to shelters for victims of domestic violence; invited Council and the community to participate in the Domestic Violence Awareness Walk scheduled for October 19 beginning at El Monte City Hall. Kevin Rooney, Baldwin Park resident, expressed frustration on behalf of parents who take their children to school campuses for basketball practice; noted that parents were originally told they had to be cleared as "Class B" which includes a TB test but are not being told they have to pass the "Class C" background, including fingerprinting. Teri Muse, Baldwin Park Business Association President, announced that the Business Association would be hosting a meeting on October 12 at the El Vie Cake Shop and that November 9 would be Member Appreciation Day with an event being held at the Marriott. Unidentified Baldwin Park resident spoke of the need to stand up against domestic violence and child abuse; asked that people treat each other with kindness and respect. Ana Estevez, Baldwin Park resident, stated that she is the grieving mother of Aramazd Andressian, Jr., her child whose life was taken by his paternal father; spoke of a resolution she has brought to the members of the State Legislature; asked for support from City Council in the form of a letter being sent to all California State and Federal Legislators urging adoption of House Resolution No. 72. Seeing no others wishing to speak, Public Communications closed at 7:48 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR 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 (4—0— 1; Rubio absent)to ratify the Warrants and Demands Register. • AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco • NOES: None. ABSENT: Rubio. ABSTAIN: None. Regular Meeting of 10/4/17 Page 2 of 8 2. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Receive and file: 'A. Meeting Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held on August 10, 2017. B. Meeting Minutes of the Housing Authority, Finance Authority, Special and Regular City Council Meetings held on August 16, 2017. C. Meeting Minutes of the Housing Authority, Finance Authority, Special and Regular City Council Meetings held on September 20, 2017 A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (4—0— 1; Rubio absent) to receive and file the minutes. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco • NOES: None. ABSENT: Rubio. ABSTAIN: None. 3. APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF HUMAN RESOURCES & RISK MANAGER Staff recommends that Council approve the Employment Contract with Laura Thomas for the position of Human Resources & Risk Manager. • A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (4—0— 1; Rubio absent) to approve the Employment Contract with Laura Thomas for the position of Human Resources & Risk Manager. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: Rubio. • ABSTAIN: None. 4. APPROVE PARCEL MAP NO. 1429, 13460-13462 BROOKS DRIVE Staff recommends that Council accept Parcel Map No 1429 and authorize the City Clerk and staff to sign the final map. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (4 —0— 1; Rubio absent) to accept Parcel Map No 1429 and authorize the City Clerk and staff to sign the final map. • AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco • NOES: None. ABSENT: Rubio. ABSTAIN: None. 5. ADOPTION OF SALARY RESOLUTION NO. 2017-204 TO UPDATE THE COMPREHENSIVE PAY SCHEDULE TO ADJUST THE SALARY FOR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALPERS GUIDELINES •Staff recommends that Council approve Resolution No. 2017-204, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, to update and adopt the revised comprehensive Pay Schedule. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (4—0— 1; Rubio absent) to approve Resolution No. 2017-204, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, to update and adopt the revised comprehensive Pay Schedule. Regular Meeting of 10/4/17 Page 3 of 8 AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: Rubio. ABSTAIN: None. 6. APPROVAL OF AMENDED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH ROSE TAM FOR THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Staff recommends that Council approve the amended Agreement with Rose Tam for the position of Director of Finance. • A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (4—0= 1; Rubio absent) to approve the amended Agreement with Rose Tam for the position of Director of Finance. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: Rubio. ABSTAIN: None. 7. APPROVE OF PURCHASE OF TWO COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) TROLLEY • BUSES FOR THE BALDWIN PARK COMMUTER CONNECTOR EXPRESS LINE Staff recommends that Council: 1. Authorize the Mayor to sign a purchase agreement with Creative Bus Sales for the purchase of two transit trolley buses in the amount of$503,732.02; and 2. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate $503,732.02 from Acct #270-50-520- 58100-1550 for the purchase of the two transit trolley buses; and 3. Authorize the Interim Director of Public Works signature authority to amend contracts • as deemed necessary to comply with procurement requirements. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (4—0 — 1; Rubio absent) to: 1. Authorize the Mayor to sign a purchase agreement with Creative Bus Sales for the purchase of two transit trolley buses in the amount of $503,732.02; and 2. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate $503,732.02 from Acct#270- 50-520-58100-1550 for the purchase of the two transit trolley buses; and 3. Authorize the Interim Director of Public Works signature authority to amend contracts as deemed necessary to comply with procurement requirements. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: Rubio. ABSTAIN: None. • 8. APPROVE THE PROCUREMENT AND PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT COMPRESS NATURAL GAS (CNG) STREET SWEEPER AND AUTHORIZATION TO PROCESS A PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE PURCHASE Staff recommends that Council: 1. Approve the purchase of the TYMCO 600 — CNG/Freightliner M-2/112, in the amount not-to exceed $331,687.50; and Regular Meeting of 10/4/17 Page 4 of 8 ' 2. Authorize the Finance Director to appropriate FY 2017-2018 budgeted funds in the amount of$131,687.50 from Acct.# 231-50-520-58110-1534 and $200,000 from Acct.# 254-50-520-58110-1534; and 3. Instruct staff to proceed with the development and submittal of a purchase order and begin the process to move forward with the purchase and delivery of the TYMCO 600 — CNG/Freightliner M-2/112, regenerative air CNG street sweeper in a timely manner; and 4. Authorize the Director of Public Works to follow the disposal process to remove • existing street sweeper from the City's vehicle fleet. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (4 0— 1; Rubio absent) to: 1. Approve the purchase of the TYMCO 600 — CNG/Freightliner M-2/112, in the amount not-to exceed $331,687.50; and 2. Authorize the Finance Director to appropriate FY 2017-2018 budgeted funds in the amount of $131,687.50 from Acct.# 231-50-520-58110-1534 and $200,000 from Acct.#254-50-520-58110-1534; and 3. Instruct staff to proceed with the development and submittal of a purchase order and begin the process to move forward with the purchase and delivery of the TYMCO 600 — CNG/Freightliner M-2/112, regenerative air CNG street sweeper in a timely manner; and 4. Authorize the Director of Public Works to follow the disposal process to remove existing street sweeper from the City's vehicle fleet. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: Rubio. ABSTAIN: None. 9. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2017-203, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL .OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET TO INCORPORATE A PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS LIST IN ' CONFORMANCE WITH SENATE BILL 1 (SB1) — THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 Staff recommends that Council: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2017-203, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California Amending the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget to Incorporate a Project Improvements List in Conformance with Senate Bill 1 — "The . Road Repair And Accountability Act Of 2017;" and 2. Authorize the Finance Director to appropriate SB1 funds in the amount of $425,961 • and authorize the creation of a restricted fund for SB1 funds; and 3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to file necessary documentation to satisfy Senate Bi111 funding requirements and act as the signature authority. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (4—0— 1; Rubio absent)to: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2017-203, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City • of Baldwin Park, California Amending the Capital Improvement Program Regular Meeting of 10/4/17 Page 5 of 8 (CIP) Budget to Incorporate a Project Improvements List in Conformance with Senate Bill 1 —"The Road Repair And Accountability Act Of 2017;" and 2. Authorize the Finance Director to appropriate SB1 funds in the amount of $425,961 and authorize the creation of a restricted fund for SB1 funds; and 3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to file necessary documentation to satisfy Senate Bill1 funding requirements and act as the signature authority. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: Rubio. ABSTAIN: None. REPORTS OF OFFICERS 10. AUTHORIZATION TO REDUCE FEES CHARGED FOR THE RELEASE OF POLICE REPORTS Staff recommends that Council Staff recommends that Council give further direction as to how much the City will charge to obtain police reports. Chief Taylor narrated the staff report and discussed the options provided for Council consideration. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (4—0— 1; Rubio • absent) to selection Option 2, "Council may elect not to charge Baldwin Park residents that are victims of crimes" when a copy of a police report is requested. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: Rubio. ABSTAIN: None. 11. REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT FOR THE •VACANT SEATS ON THE HOUSING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK Staff recommends that Council review the submitted Commission application(s), 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. 2017- 166, entitled, "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Baldwin Park Appointing Qualified Individuals To The Housing Commission Of The City Of Baldwin Park For Office Seat Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 And 7." Council member Pacheco requested that this item be brought back at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (4 — 0 — 1; Rubio absent) to bring this item back at the October 18, 2017, Council meeting. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: Rubio. ABSTAIN: None. 12. REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT FOR THE • VACANT SEATS ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK Staff recommends that Council review the submitted Commission application(s), accept nominations, authorize staff to initiate the appropriate background checks through the Regular Meeting of 10/4/17 Page 6 of 8 Department of Justice (DOJ) and, contingent upon satisfactory clearance by the DOJ, appoint individuals to the respective City Commissions and adopt Resolution No. 2017- 183, entitled, "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Baldwin Park Appointing Qualified Individuals To The Planning Commission Of The City Of Baldwin Park For Office Seat Numbers 1, 2 And 3." Council member Pacheco nominated Christopher Saenz for appointment to vacant Office No. 3, and the reappointment of Edwin Borques and Kevin Rooney, incumbents to Office Nos. 1 and 2, to the Baldwin Park Planning Commission. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (4—0— 1; Rubio absent) to appoint Christopher Saenz to vacant Office No. 3, and the reappointment of Edwin Borques and Kevin Rooney, incumbents to Office Nos. 1 and 2, to the Baldwin Park Planning Commission. • AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: Rubio. ABSTAIN: None. 13. REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT FOR THE VACANT SEATS ON THE RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION .OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK • Staff recommends that Council review the submitted Commission application(s), 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. 2017- 199, entitled, "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Baldwin Park Appointing Qualified Individuals To The Recreation and Community Services Commission Of The City Of Baldwin Park For Office Seat Numbers 1 And 2." . Council member Pacheco requested that this item be brought back at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (4 — 0 — 1; Rubio absent) to bring this item back at the October 18, 2017, Council meeting. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco NOES: None. ABSENT: Rubio. ABSTAIN: None. CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS Request by Council member Pacheco for discussion and consideration: • Council member Pacheco would like to discuss how the City might support recent disaster relief efforts due to the latest natural disasters. C.ouncil member Pacheco asked that his discussion item be carried to the next regularly scheduled meeting. Regular Meeting of 10/4/17 Page 7 of 8 ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to discuss, and all other matters having been addressed, a motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, to adjourn the meeting at 8:22 p.m. • Mayor ATTE'T: / LI!' ' Ma '* Co - s ayor MI Alejandra A 'a, City Clerk APPROVED: 10 f/B�/7 • • Regular Meeting of 10/4/17 Page 8 of 8