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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018 02 21 CC MIN MINUTES BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 21, 2018, 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 7:00 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 Tern Susan Rubio Mayor Manuel Lozano REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco reported out of Closed Session that no action was taken on items discussed. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Lozano commented that he wanted to close in memory of the late Rev. Bill Graham and a 101 year old Baldwin Park resident Lillian Moore who recently passed away. He expressed condolences to Margarita Vargas and the woman's club on the passing of Ms. Moore. Council Member Baca too expressed her condolences on the passing of Lillian Moore and asked that the meeting be closed in her memory. Ms. Baca also asked that the meeting be closed in memory of Gabriel Pales long time business owner in Baldwin Park who recently passed away. Council Member Rubio spoke on the passing of Ms. Moore and expressed how truly missed she will be in the community. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 — 0) to excuse City Treasurer Contreras from the meeting. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Mayor Lozano opened the City Council, Finance Authority and Housing Authority meeting to order concurrently at 7:08 p.m., and recited the announcement in accordance with Government Code Section 54952.3. Mayor Lozano and members of the City Council welcomed City of Claremont Council Member Joe Lyons who sits on the ad-hoc Homeless Committee. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS • Presentation by Jose Martinez, General Manager, Valley County Water District Jose Martinez, General Manager from the Valley County Water District made the presentation providing a brief summary regarding the current dry conditions, reservoir conditions, water supply update, water rate adjustments, rising costs of water supply. Mr. Martinez provided conservation tips and directed residents to reference the Water District's website for further information. There were several questions from Council regarding water conservation, water charges and drop off locations for payments. The City Council collectively inquired as to whether or not the information of the presentation could be placed in the City NOW Newsletter; to set up a community meeting to educate the community; and place the information on the City's website. • Presentation by Joe Lyons, Chairman of the Homeless Ad-Hoc Committee relative to Measure H —The Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative. Joe Lyons, Council Member from the City of Claremont made the presentation relative to Measure H. Mr. Lyon expressed that the issue of homelessness was being addressed as a regional issue at the COG. He spoke of strategies for the distribution of Measure H funding. Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco made a brief presentation regarding the rules of decorum. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Lozano opened Public Communications at 7:46 p.m. and noted that each speaker is permitted a total of three (3) minutes to speak. Terri Muse from the Baldwin Park Business Association and Waste Management provided a brief status report on the State of the City Event scheduled for March 29. Regular Meeting of 2/21/18 Page 2 of 16 Gabriel Ramirez resident of El Monte made comments relative to ICE operations in El Monte and in the local cities and in California. He stated that he was worried about the recent Bill passed in Sacramento regarding sanctuary cities because this attracts and invites ICE to come into the cities. He asked if the City could hold an event to educate people about their rights as it relates to ICE and immigration issues. Mike Feinstein spoke about the issue of changing how to elect members of the State legislature. Mr. Luna stated that the Council had become dictators and read portions of the U.S. Constitution. Thomas Kern spoke regarding free speech and stated that the 3 minute rules should apply to the City Council as well. Made comments relative to guns, school shootings and homelessness. Duscol Mitch spoke about the cannabis selection process and stated that he felt it was unfair. Steve Dugan from Jan's calling spoke about the towing contract and suggested that the City should consider splitting the contract. Ken Woods spoke about the Baldwin Park power company and the rules of decorum. John Rios made comments relative to the rules of decorum and the dynamics of relations and communications amongst council members. Made brief comments about the cannabis distances in relation to schools. Greg Tuttle spoke about his past and recent interactions with members of the City Council; the towing contract and cannabis. Margarita Vargas made comments relative to the issue of water and the water article in the NOW; spoke about the event to be held on March 15, which was to raise money for scholarships. Also mentioned that she had had an issue with graffiti at the Women's Club building. Seeing no others wishing to speak, Public Communications closed at 8:16 p.m. Mayor Lozano clarified the issue of cannabis that the earlier speaker mentioned stating that his information was not factual. Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco highlighted some of the city's accomplishments. Council Member Baca made comments relative to the memorial walkway. Council Member Rubio announced the upcoming first women's conference scheduled for March 3, which coincides with International Women's Day. Regular Meeting of 2/21/18 Page 3 of 16 CONSENT CALENDAR Council pulled Item Nos. 5, 6, 7, 14 and 15 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 Rubio, 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— DECEMBER 2017 Staff recommends that Council receive and file the Treasurer's Report. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Rubio, 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 claim(s) and direct staff to send appropriate notice of rejection to claimant(s): Edgar, Natalie Claimant alleges the Police Department illegally towed and impounded her vehicle. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Rubio, 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 Meeting Held on February 7, 2018. Regular Meeting of 2/21/18 Page 4 of 16 A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Rubio, and carried (5 — 0) to receive and file the minutes. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 5. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO AMEND A POST EMPLOYMENT HEALTH PLAN FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES (PEHP) FOR THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 2018-224 amending the contribution amounts of a Post-Employment Health Plan with the Plan Sponsor, Nationwide Retirement Solutions, Inc., entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE AMENDMENT OF A POST-EMPLOYMENT HEALTH PLAN (PEHP)." Council Member Baca inquired as to whether or not this had any financial impact on the City; PERS or the retirement benefits. City Manager Yauchzee commented that this action did not have any impact nor was there any cost to the City or PERS. A motion was made by Baca, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 — 0) to adopt Resolution to amend a post-employment health plan for public employees for the City of Baldwin Park. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 6. ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. Staff recommends that Council: 1. Purchasing Policies and Procedures 2. Credit Card Policies and Procedures 3. Travel Policies and Procedures 4. Federal Award Administration Policies and Procedures 5. ACH and Wire Transfer Policy and Procedures A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5 — 0) to table the item to the meeting of March 7, 2018. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Regular Meeting of 2/21/18 Page 5 of 16 7. DIAL — A— RIDE SERVICES UPDATE AND DISCUSSION. Staff recommends that City Council direct staff to continue the development of a Transit and Dial-A-Ride program guide. There was a substantial discussion relative to the dial-a-ride service with members of the City Council expressing concerns about the service levels, number of complaints, and the terms of the contract. Staff stated that the contract was up for renewal in July. The collective consensus from the City Council was to provide a 90-day notice of termination to the current company thus allowing enough time for staff to develop a RFP to secure another provider. Further, a desire was expressed to have any companies come and meet with the City Council during a study session to make presentations during separate meetings. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5 — 0) to direct staff to provide the current service provider a 90 day termination notice and begin the RFP process. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 8. APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2018-227, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACMTA) FOR FIRST/LAST MILE CONNECTIONS FOR THE BALDWIN PARK TRANSIT CENTER — CALL FOR PROJECTS ID# F9620 AND AMENDING THE CITY'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET TO INCORPORATE THE PROJECT." Staff recommends that the City Council: Approve Resolution No. 2018-227, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACMTA) FOR FIRST/LAST MILE CONNECTIONS FOR THE BALDWIN PARK TRANSIT CENTER- CALL FOR PROJECTS ID#f9620 AND AMENDING THE CITY'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET TO INCORPORATE THE PROJECT."; and 1. Approve Resolution No. 2018-227, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACMTA) FOR FIRST/LAST MILE CONNECTIONS FOR THE BALDWIN PARK TRANSIT CENTER- CALL FOR PROJECTS ID# f9620 AND AMENDING THE CITY'S Regular Meeting of 2/21/18 Page 6 of 16 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET TO INCORPORATE THE PROJECT."; and 2. Authorize the Mayor to sign Funding Agreement No. 92000000F9620 with LACMTA for the First/Last Mile Connections to the Baldwin Park Transit Center Project; and 3. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate $656,256 in LACMTA funds plus $165,193 for the local match from Fund 270 (Grants Fund). Council Member Rubio stated that people out there had concerns and she wanted to clarify what this was about to ensure people understood. She explained what the grant will do, which was to provide safe pedestrian crossings on Ramona and safe crossings on Pacific Avenue as well as pedestrian pathways from the Transit Center and the Metro Lanes. A motion was made by Rubio, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5 — 0) to approve the item as presented. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 9. APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2018-228, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GRANT FUNDS FROM THE SYSTEMATIC SAFETY ANALYSIS REPORT (SSARP) TO CONDUCT A CITYWIDE TRAFFIC SAFETY STUDY AND AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET TO INCORPORATE THE STUDY." Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Approve Resolution No. 2018-228, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GRANT FUNDS FROM THE SYSTEMATIC SAFETY ANALYSIS REPORT (SSARP) TO CONDUCT A CITYWIDE TRAFFIC SAFETY STUDY AND AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET TO INCORPORATE THE STUDY."AND 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to accept any awarded grant funds from the SSARP and to execute all necessary implementation agreements with the State of California Department of Transportation; and 3. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate $121,000 from Fund 270 (Grant Fund) and $13,500 from Fund 242 (Traffic Congestion Relief). A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Rubio, and carried (5 — 0) to approve the item as presented. Regular Meeting of 2/21/18 Page 7 of 16 AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 10. APPROVAL OF AMENDED RESOLUTION IN FAVOR OF SOUND WALL AND LANDSCAPE REDESIGN. Staff recommends that the City Council approve amended Resolution No. 2018- 229, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF SOUND WALL AND LANDSCAPE REDESIGN." A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Rubio, and carried (5 — 0) to approve the item as presented. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 11. AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH ADVERTISEMENT OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR PRINTING OF THE BALDWIN PARK NOW. Staff recommends the City Council to: 1. Authorize the Director of Recreation and Community Services to proceed with advertisement of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the printing of the BP NOW. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Rubio, and carried (5 — 0) to approve the item as presented. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 12. APPROVAL TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR THE HOMELESS SERVICES —CITY PLANNING GRANT (HOME FOR GOOD). Staff recommends the City Council to: 1. Review and approve the Contract Agreement between the City of Baldwin Park and the County of Los Angeles for the Homeless Services-City Planning Grant (Home for Good); and 2. Authorize the Director of Recreation and Community Services, who is serving as Project Lead to execute any further documents. Regular Meeting of 2/21/18 Page 8 of 16 A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Rubio, and carried (5 — 0) to approve the item as presented. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 13. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE OPEN STREET GRANT PROGRAM CYCLE TWO WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (MTA). Staff recommends the City Council: 1. Accept the Open Streets Grant Program Cycle Two with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority in the amount of $206,821 and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute the Agreement; and 2. Direct staff to negotiate and present to the City Council a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with grant partners at a subsequent meeting. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Rubio, and carried (5 — 0) to approve the item as presented. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 14. CITY OF BALDWIN PARK SB 1693 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT TAX (BIT) FUND ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017. Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the SB1693 Business Improvement Tax (BIT) Fund Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2017. Council Member Baca stated that she had wanted or requested to see a business owner included. She nominated Jerry Briseno, the owner of La Cocinita to be part of this Committee. Council Member Garcia commented that she was in favor of transparency and open this up for recruitment and accept applications. A motion was made by Baca, seconded by Rubio, and failed (2 — 3) to accept the nomination of Mr. Jerry Briseno to the BIT Committee. AYES: Baca, Rubio NOES: Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Regular Meeting of 2/21/18 Page 9 of 16 A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5 — 0) to receive and file the BIT Fund Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2018. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 15. AMENDMENT OF OFFICIAL POLICE TOW TRUCK SERVICES ORDINANCE. Staff recommends that the City Council waive the first reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1407 by title only, entitled, 'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 100 OF TITLE X FOR OFFICIAL POLICE TOW TRUCK SERVICES." Council Member Baca read item No. 15 to the amendment to the Police Tow Truck Ordinance and pointed out that upon approving this agreement Royal Coaches will get the agreement exclusively from 4 to 10 years; that there will not be a fair process to be put out for a RFP; she stated that she was in favor of going out for a RFP. Further Ms. Baca expressed that many members of the community were not in agreement with this process of being approved the way it was presented. She commented on the findings of the Grand Jury relative to the tow truck operation. Mayor Lozano clarified the information relative to the grand jury stating that, that was a Civil Grand Jury and that the towing company was not found guilty. City Attorney Tafoya commented that the new agreement stated that "all official police tow service franchises granted pursuant to this chapter may be exclusive or non-exclusive and shall be a term of 4 to 10 years as specified by the City Council in any franchise agreement between the City and official tow service." Further, he commented that the old ordinance mandated that it be none- exclusive and the new ordinance said that it can be exclusive or non-exclusive but that it did not have to be exclusive; that the ordinance was revised pursuant to the suggestions made by the Grand Jury. Council Member Rubio expressed that she was concerned with the Council breaking protocol and extending contracts that were traditionally a certain number of years; that it was not always best for the residents due to City's lack of ability to renegotiate and lack of community input. A motion was made by Baca, seconded by Rubio, and failed (2 — 3) to move this item to the April meeting and have community input. Regular Meeting of 2/21/18 Page 10 of 16 AYES: Baca, Rubio NOES: Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (3 — 2) to adopt amendment of official police tow truck services ordinance. AYES: Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco NOES: Baca, Rubio ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Council Member Baca stated that for the record Council Member Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco and Mayor Lozano voted to go ahead and change the ordinance thus in the future this will be reflected in the record; that Council Member Baca and Council Member Rubio objected to the approval of this matter. Mayor Lozano made brief remarks regarding Royal Coaches and their contributions to the community. 16. AWARD OF BID FOR CITY PROJECT NO. 2018-0220 RESIDENTIAL STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT. Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Approve and award the contract to Gentry Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $653,070.00; and 2. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract for the Residential Street Rehabilitation work. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Rubio, and carried (5 — 0) to approve the item as presented. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS 17. A REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF A MUNICIPAL (ZONING) CODE AMENDMENT BY URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 127 — CANNABIS Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a 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 THE MUNICIPAL CODE Regular Meeting of 2/21/18 Page 11 of 16 CHAPTER 127- COMMERICAL CANNABIS" Mayor Lozano opened the public hearing at 9:15 p.m. and entertained public comment. Thomas Kerri commented that the City Council should not rush into making a decision on this item. Greg Tuttle spoke about his continued opposition to this issue; spoke about the process and the selection of size and properties that were inadequate. Manuel Penate spoke against this ordinance and against how the process was carried out. John Rios spoke against the approval of the ordinance. Seeing no other speakers, Mayor Lozano closed the public hearing at 9:26 p.m. There was a substantial discussion relative to the ordinance with Mayor Lozano clarifying the intent of what the Ordinance was trying to accomplish. In addition, some Council Members expressed concern as to why this was an urgency and whether or not this could be brought back through the regular process of ordinance adoption of the ordinance being subject to a first and second reading. A motion was made by Rubio, seconded by Baca, and failed (2 — 3) to move to the next regular meeting. AYES: Baca, Rubio NOES: Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried (3 — 2) to adopt the ordinance as presented. AYES: Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco NOES: Baca, Rubio ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. While the motion to adopt the ordinance carried, it did not meet the 4/5 vote requirement therefore, item needs to be brought back to the City Council and be presented through the regular process of first and second readings. Direction was provided to staff to bring back at the first meeting in March and to go through the regular process. Regular Meeting of 2/21/18 Page 12 of 16 18. A REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE (SIGN REGULATIONS) ADDING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR ELECTRONIC READER BOARD SIGNS (LOCATION: COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND MIXED USE ZONED PROPERTIES; APPLICANT CITY OF BALDWIN PARK; CASE NO. AZC-188). Staff and the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council open the Public Hearing and following the public hearing: 1. Introduce for first reading, by title only and waive further reading, Ordinance No. 1405, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 153.170.090.C, AMENDING TABLE 153.170.080 AND AMENDING THE TITLE OF SUBSECTION 153.170.090 RELATING TO ELECTRONIC READERBOARD SIGNS." A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 — 0) to move this item to the next Council meeting. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 19. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING, APPROVE THE GRANT FUNDS PROVIDED BY THE EDWARD J. BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT. It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Open the Public Hearing and accept public comment; and 2. Accept and approve the federal guidelines for the funds requested. These Federal guidelines require a public comment period. Mayor Lozano opened the public hearing at 9:35 p.m. and entertained public comment. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Lozano closed the public hearing at 9:35 p.m. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5 — 0) to approve the item as presented. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Regular Meeting of 2/21/18 Page 13 of 16 REPORTS OF OFFICERS 20. RENEWAL OF GRANT WRITING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CALIFORNIA CONSULTING,LLC. Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Approve the Consultant Services Agreement with California Consulting, LLC; and 2. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate funds to cover the cost related to the grants applied for including but not limited to General Fund, Prop A Fund, or Future Development Fund; or A motion was made by Baca, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5 — 0) to move this item to the first meeting in March. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 21. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE DESIGNATION OF THE EXECUTIVE TEAM AND OTHERS AS THE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON MATTERS RELATED TO THE CITYWIDE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA. Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Consider naming two individuals to serve on the Business Improvement Advisory Committee; and 2. Approve Resolution No. 2018-226 designating the Executive Team and others as the Business Improvement Advisory Committee entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE DESIGNATION OF THE EXECUTIVE TEAM AND OTHERS AS THE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON MATTERS RELATED TO THE CITYWIDE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA." A motion was made by Baca, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5 — 0) to table this item and to open it up for applications for business owners. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Regular Meeting of 2/21/18 Page 14 of 16 22. REVIEW OF CURRENT APPLICATIONS AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS FOR THE HOUSING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BALWDWIN PARK. Staff recommends that Council review the submitted Commission applications, 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 TO OFFICE NUMBERS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6." A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5— 0) to table this item and to send this by out for recruitment. 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 Susan Rubio for discussion and consideration: • Council Member Rubio was requesting discussion regarding the presence of ICE in Baldwin Park. Council Member Rubio stated that this was a serious issue for the community as people were severely impacted; that she knew personally of two people who had been detained; she requested that in the future the City Council has a special meeting to discuss this issue. Additional comments were made from Council relative to other related matters such as the impact on families; what to do with children who may come home from school to find out that their parents have been detained; that there should be an emergency plan for these families. She suggested for the City to explore the possibility to have a room open at Parks and Recreation where the City could can reach out to other organizations some of which may provide legal services and other advise and perhaps set up hours of operation perhaps once a week or certain days or certain hours so that the community knows that at any given time they can go and use that as an informational resource. Regular Meeting of 2/21/18 Page 15 of 16 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 9:52 p.m. Ma 4111111M ATTEST` / Manue ozano, Mayor �( /I Alejandra Avi , City Clerk APPROVED: 3/71/ Regular Meeting of 2/21/18 Page 16 of 16