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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 12 13 CC MIN SM AMENDED AMENDED MINUTES BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING DECEMBER 13, 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 7:25 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 out of Closed Session that no action was taken on items discussed. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Lozano announced that there would be an initial selection of ten cannabis permit applicants that would be considered and additional selection may be made at a Special Meeting to be held on Monday, December 18, 2017. Council member Garcia suggested that all applicants who meet the City's criteria be approved and that applicant's be separated by category: cultivation or distribution. City Attorney clarified that there will be a subcategory of distribution only in addition to those applicants that will be doing cultivation, manufacturing and distribution. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS • Presentation of a Plaque to former Mayor Pro Tem Susan Rubio . Mayor Lozano presented Ms. Rubio with a plaque and thanked her for her service as Mayor Pro Tem during 2017. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Lozano opened Public Communications at 7:34 p.m. and noted that each speaker is permitted a total of three (3) minutes to speak. Sergio Torres, representing Medical Grade Farms BP, noted that he and his business partners are all local to Baldwin Park and that the company is 100% Latino owned. Todd Hill, representing Bud King's Weed Club, spoke in support of selecting local businesses and expressed hope that his company would be among those issued a permit. Jefferson Liou, representing Cloud Control, Inc., provided a brief overview of Cloud Control and its business approach; expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity to establish a business in the City and employing local citizens at a healthy "living wage." Kevin Halloran, representing Kushy Punch, Inc., spoke of what his company has to offer to the City and the community in its employment of locals and its voluntary community involvement. Rogelio Magana, representing Rancho Adelanto Development Enterprises, spoke of the business capabilities and noted that his company is appreciative of the opportunity to do business in Baldwin Park. Rob Cathron, representing W & F International Corp., noted that his company has designed a 45,000 sf building for a truck yard but that the terms of the development agreement require that fees be paid on a building that will not exist for another eight to nine months; asked that consideration be given to a delay on the fees until such time that the building is completed. Marco Perez, representing VRD, Inc., opined that his company brings a great deal of experience and quality to the cannabis cultivation industry and hopes that this will be considered when selecting those who are granted a permit. Scott Russo, legal counsel for RUKLI, Inc., noted that this company is has an agreement with the United Food and Commercial Workers and will be paying prevailing wage to truck drivers; also noted that mitigation fees should be handled differently since this business will be dependent on the cultivation companies. Juan Rios, Baldwin Park resident, expressed concern regarding some exposed wires from a light pole, noting that SCE came to fix the problem; opined that City staff is not being responsive to calls regarding problems in City rights of way. • Mark Romos, representing United Food and Commercial Workers [Union], spoke in support of selection of RUKLI, Inc., as a cannabis transportation company and noted that there is a labor peace agreement between the Union and RUKLI; noted that they are committed to paying and protecting workers. A representative of Emerald Connections, Inc., thanked Council for the opportunities being offered to cannabis-related businesses and expressed a commitment to developing and maintaining a beneficial relationship with the community. • Nicholas Perez, president of the Inland Empire and California Business Associations, • congratulated Council for its move towards creating a strong commerce by allowing cannabis- related businesses in the city. Jasper Rodd, representing Emerald Connections, Inc., thanked Council for the potential business opportunity and supports the suggestion of approving all applicants; opined that it would benefit the community tremendously and that all of the businesses are committed to providing benefit to the city. Special Meeting of 12/13/17 Page 2 of 7 • Jacob Dunn, So Eden Edibles, noted that his company owns in excess of 40,000 sq ft of facility but this is broken down into smaller units which are currently occupied; stated that his company and partners are committed to growing a safe and natural product. Sean Zambat, Cultiv8 Group, echoed comments of others and his hope that Council select his company as a recipient of a permit. David Morgan, Electric Atom Distribution, noted that he and his partners are all Latino Baldwin Park residents; stated that his staff has worked hard on meeting the expectations and criteria as applicants. Valentina Ambarchvan, Checkpoint Distribution, noted that she brings a great deal of experience to the table and that her company is committed to the community. Margarita Vargas, Baldwin Park resident, spoke admirably about the new bike path project but noted that the bike helmet laws need to be more stringently enforced; noted that she frequently sees school children riding without helmets. Seeing no others wishing to speak, Public Communications closed at 8:16 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR Council pulled Item No. 5 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—OCTOBER 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. MEETING MINUTES Staff recommends that Council receive and file the following Meeting Minutes: A. AMENDED Meeting Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings held on November 15, 2017. • 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. Special Meeting of 12/13/17 Page 3 of 7 AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 4. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH SPECTRUM ENTERPRISES FOR INTERNET SERVICES Staff recommends that Council approve and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute the 3-year contract with Spectrum to provide Internet Services to the City. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 — 0) to receive and file the minutes. 1 ' AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 5. ACCEPT AND AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION—CITY PROJECT NO. 2017-0205—STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS AT FRANCISQUITO AVE AND RAMONA BLVD (CORAK STORM DRAIN PH. II) Staff recommends that Council: 1. Accept the construction improvements by Gentry Brothers, Inc. and authorize the recordation of a Notice of Completion; and 2. Authorize the payment of$10,480.71 in retention funds to Gentry Brothers, Inc. upon the expiration of the 35-day notice period. Council member Baca requested clarification regarding the project funding. • A motion was made by Baca, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5—0) to Accept the construction improvements by Gentry Brothers, Inc. and authorize the recordation of a Notice of Completion; and authorize the payment of $10,480.71 in retention funds to Gentry Brothers, Inc. upon the expiration of the 35-day notice period. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. •6. APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2017-217 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING A BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE PROGRAM" AND APPROVE A CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BIKE SGV FOR SERVICES RELATED TO THE PROGRAM Staff recommends that Council: 1. Approve Resolution No. 2017-217 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING A BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE PROGRAM"; and, • 2. Authorize the Mayor to sign a consultant services agreement with (BikeSGV) for services related to community outreach, education, training and safety audit work in an amount not-to exceed $27,100; and, 3. Authorize the Finance Director to appropriate $40,000 from Fund 270 (Grants Fund) for the Consultant Services Agreement and to purchase promotional materials. Special Meeting of 12/13/17 Rage 4 of 7 A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5—0) to: 1. Approve Resolution No. 2017-217 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING A BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE PROGRAM"; and, 2. Authorize the Mayor to sign a consultant services agreement with (BikeSGV) for services related to community outreach, education, training and safety audit work in an amount not-to exceed $27,100; and, 3. Authorize the Finance Director to appropriate $40,000 from Fund 270 (Grants Fund) for the Consultant Services Agreement and to purchase promotional materials. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. . 7. ACCEPT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZE PUBLISHING A NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR CITY PROJECT NO. 2017-0211 SMART PARKING UPGRADES TO TRANSIT STRUCTURE AND SURFACE LOT PARKING PROJECT CIP NO. 42 AND 45 Staff recommends that Council approve the plans and specifications for the Smart Parking Upgrades to Transit Center Parking/Structure and to the Baldwin Park Metrolink Station Parking Lot (City Project No. 2017-0211) and authorize staff to advertise the . Invitation to Bid. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 — 0) to • approve the plans and specifications for the Smart Parking Upgrades to Transit Center Parking/Structure and to the Baldwin Park Metrolink Station Parking Lot (City Project No. 2017-0211) and authorize staff to advertise the Invitation to Bid. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. • ABSTAIN: None. . CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR SA-1 SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Staff recommends that Council ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register. • A motion was made by Garcia, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5 — 0) to ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. • Special Meeting of 12/13/17 Page 5 of 7 SA-2 SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK TREASURER'S REPORT — OCTOBER 2017 Staff recommends that Council receive and file the attached Treasurer's Report. A motion was made by Garcia, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5 — 0) to receive and file the attached Treasurer's Report. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. PUBLIC HEARING 8. (CARRIED FROM DECEMBER 6, 2017, MEETING) PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF A MUNICIPAL (ZONING)CODE AMENDMENT BY URGENCY ORDINANCE TO MODIFY CHAPTER 127 (COMMERCIAL CANNABIS) TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PERMITS PERMITTED FROM FIFTEEN TO TWENTY Staff recommends that Council conclude the Public Hearing and, thereafter, waive the reading and adopt by title only Urgency Ordinance entitled, "An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Amending Chapter 127, Medical and Adult Use Commercial Cannabis, of Title XI, Business Regulations to the City of Baldwin Park Municipal Code." Council member Garcia made a motion to separate those applicants that propose distribution from growing and manufacturing and consider them separately at the Special Meeting scheduled for December 18, 2017. There was no second, therefore • the motion died. Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco made a motion, seconded by Mayor Lozano, to pass the Urgency Ordinance but only as to Section E, Distances, Subsection E.1. A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5 — 0) to conclude the Public Hearing and, thereafter, waive the reading and adopt only Section E, Distances, Subsection E.1, and not as to increasing of the number of permits to be issued, of the Urgency Ordinance entitled, "An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Amending Chapter 127, Medical and Adult Use Commercial Cannabis, of Title XI, Business Regulations to the City of Baldwin Park Municipal Code." AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. REPORTS OF OFFICERS 9. A REQUEST FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL USE OF CANNABIS (MANUFACTURING, CULTIVATION, AND DISTRIBUTION) Staff recommends that, after consideration of the proposed Development Agreements, that the City Council approve up to twenty Development Agreements for Commercial Cannabis Manufacturing, Cultivation, and Distribution. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5 — 0) to approve the proposed Development Agreement template and negotiation Development Agreements for Commercial Cannabis Manufacturing, Cultivation, and Distribution. Special Meeting of 12/13/17 Page 6 of 7 AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. CITY COUNCIL/CITY CLERK/CITY TREASURER/STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS Request by Council member Rubio for discussion and consideration: Create a young ladies conference for March to coincide with International Women's Day. The theme is "Press for Change". Conference to include support in the following areas: * Financial Literacy * Sexual Harassment/ Domestic Violence Prevention * Resume/ Branding * Etiquette: American vs. European Council member Rubio noted that she has already been in contact with professionals who would be presenters at the conference on the topics named; suggested that the City partner with the School District so as to insure that young ladies that are set to graduate (Seniors) will be prepared to go into the workforce with essential skills that are not taught in school; requested that Parks and Community Services staff help to coordinate the event. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to discuss, and all other matters having been addressed, a motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Rubio, to adjourn the meeting at 8:52 p.m. a,or ATT ST:/ / .� -nu-I Lozano, Mayor Alejandr- Avila, City Clerk APPROVED: ( Special Meeting of 12/13/17 Page 7 of 7