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BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 4, 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 7:01 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 Susan Rubio
Mayor Pro Tern Ricardo Pacheco
Mayor Manuel Lozano
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Lozano reported out of Closed Session that no action was taken on items
discussed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Baca requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Julia
Gonzalez; thanked staff in the Recreation Department for the wonderful Easter egg hunt
event, which was well attended; recognized Cesar Chavez's Birthday on March 31. Ms.
Baca further commented that the Vietnam War was also 50 years ago and subsequently
thanked all those who have served and those who are currently serving including many
Baldwin Park Residents.
Mayor Lozano requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Jack Litter who
recently passed away. He requested that a letter be sent to the Baldwin Park
Association to George Silva for hosting the joint State of the City event.
Council Member Rubio commented that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated 50
years ago on this day and that today, it was a significant day to remember; she asked
that the meeting be closed on Dr. MLK's behalf; spoke about National Child Abuse
Awareness Month and asked staff to look into preparing a proclamation to be presented
at the next meeting proclaiming April as National Child Abuse prevention month.
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
• Presentation of Proclamation recognizing April as DMV/Donate Life California
Month.
Jolene Vargas received the proclamation on behalf of One Legacy.
•' Certificate Presentation to Juana Mata, La Puente and Cynthia Espinoza,
Baldwin Park for their selection as 2018 Women of the Year by the Office of
Assemblywoman Blanca E. Rubio.
Ms. Mata thanked the Council for this recognition.
Mayor Lozano stated that Cynthia Espinoza was not able to attend the meeting to
receive the certificate but will be present at the next meeting.
• City of Baldwin Park Homeless Plan Overview and Next Steps— Presentation by
LeSar Development Consultant- Jessica Ripper
Jessica Ripper made a presentation regarding homelessness and its planning process
and thanked the Council for having dedicated staff to work with and that it had been a
pleasure working collaborative with City staff; spoke of the Measure H funding
distribution; the elements of the planning process, which was more broadly; spoke of 6
key •areas such as prevention; subsidizing housing; increasing income; case
management; coordinated entry-system and affordable housing.
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.
Margarita Vargas — Spoke relative to the lack of parking to attend the meeting.
Bertha Avedra — Made comments relative to the cannabis applications approved and
the impact upon the community.
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Mr. Luna —stated that he was opposed to the raises for staff.
Julie McCasland —from the Baldwin Park Library made an announcement regarding the
dia de los ninos event scheduled for April 14 and Shakespeare for Kids scheduled for
April•28;. stated that they were looking for teen volunteers.
John Rios — Stated that the CEO should have given the residents more information
about what was happening in the City; spoke against raises for city staff; spoke about
the City Attorney and how he should be replaced; made comments relative to Royal
Coaches.
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Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco made comments relative to the more recent city
accomplishments including recent alley street improvements; read for the record a
series of cases in support of the City Attorney stating that the City Attorney had
achieved much success for the City and saved the City a lot of money in legal fees.
Seeing no others wishing to speak, Public Communications closed at 7:48 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council pulled Item Nos. 4, 7, 9 and 11 from Consent Calendar for further discussion.
1. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS
Staff recommends that 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. MEETING MINUTES
Staff recommends that Council receive and file the following Meeting Minutes:
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2A. • Meeting Minutes of the Special Meeting held on March 21, 2018.
Mayor Lozano read a statement of correction into the record indicating
that the only set of minutes to be approved tonight were the minutes of
March 21, 2018 only.
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.
3. NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM (NSP) REVISED
PROMISSORY NOTE
• Staff recommends the City Council approve the two revised NSP promissory
notes.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (5 — 0) to
approve the item as presented.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None. •
ABSTAIN: None.
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4. ACCOUNTING RELATED POLICIES & PROCEDURES (PULLED)
Staff recommends that the City Council review and approve the following
accounting policies and procedures:
1. Purchasing Policy and Procedures
2. Credit Card Policy and Procedures
3. Travel Policy and Procedures
4. Federal Awards Administration Policy and Procedures
5. ACH and Wire Transfer Policy and Procedures
Council Member Baca commented on the urgency of approving this item as it
related to the recent audit recommendations.
A motion was made by Baca, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5 — 0) to
ratify the Warrants and Demands Register.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
5. ACCEPT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE PUBLISHING
OF A NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR CITY PROJECT NO. 2018-0241 —
CONSTRUCTION OF A COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FACILITY
TO BE LOCATED AT BADILLO STREET AND RAMONA BOULEVARD
Staff recommends that the City Council accept the plans and specifications
and authorize publication of a Notice Inviting Bids for the construction of City
Project No. 2018-0241 — Construction of CNG Facility.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (5 — 0) to
approve the item as presented.
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AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
6. HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT 2017
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the report. •
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (5 — 0) to
receive and file the Housing Element Progress Report for 2017.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
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7. APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH
THE LACMTA TO RECEIVE FUNDS FOR TRANSIT SERVICES (PULLED)
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached MOU with
LACMTA and authorize the Mayor to execute said agreement.
Council Member Baca inquired whether or not dial-a-ride was included; asked
if the issues with dial-a-ride were resolved.
Sam Gutierrez, Interim Director of Public Works stated that the calculation
mentioned in the report was a calculation that the City received from the
Federal Government for reporting on the dial-a-ride; that staff was in the
process of selecting a new service provider; that on April 11, the Council will
be holding interviews with a number of providers.
A motion was made by Baca, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5 — 0) to
approve the MOU with the LACMTA.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
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8. APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
WITH MANUEL CARRILLO JR. DIRECTOR OF RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES AND APPROVE RESOLUTIONS TO UPDATE
THE PAY SCHEDULE REFLECTING SALARY AND BENEFIT
ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) AND THE
DIRECTOR OF RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CALPERS ESTABLISHED GUIDELINES
• It is recommended that the City Council approve and adopt:
1) The Amended Agreement with Manuel Carrillo Jr., Director of Recreation
and Community Services (DRCS) effective September 9, 2017; and
2) Resolution No. 2018-242, updating the comprehensive City of Baldwin
Park Pay Schedule to reflect salary adjustments effective January 1, 2018,
in accordance with approved Memorandum of Understandings,
. respectively, amended benefit matrices and State mandated wage
adjustments; and
3) Resolution No. 2018-243, updating the comprehensive City of Baldwin
Park Pay Schedule to reflect salary adjustments effective January 14,
2018, in accordance with approved Memorandum of Understandings,
respectively, amended benefit matrices and State mandated wage
adjustments and
•
4) Resotution No. 2018-244, updating the comprehensive City of Baldwin
Park Pay Schedule to reflect a five step compensation plan effective March
25, 2018, in accordance with approved Memorandum of Understandings,
respectively, amended benefit matrices and State mandated wage
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adjustments; and
5) Resolution No. 2018-245, updating the comprehensive City of Baldwin
Park Pay Schedule to reflect salary adjustments retroactive to December 1,
2017, in accordance with approved Memorandum of Understandings,
respectively, amended benefit matrices and State mandated wage
adjustments; and
6) Resolution No. 2018-246, updating the comprehensive City of Baldwin
Park Pay Schedule to reflect salary adjustments retroactive to October 4,
2017, in accordance with approved Memorandum of Understandings,
respectively, amended benefit matrices and State mandated wage
adjustments; and
7) Resolution No. 2018-247, updating the comprehensive City of Baldwin
Park Pay Schedule to reflect salary adjustments retroactive to September
9, 2017, in accordance with approved Memorandum of Understandings,
respectively, amended benefit matrices and State mandated wage
adjustments and •
8) Authorize the Finance Director to complete budget amendments and
appropriations.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, 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. 2018-240, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING THE
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR CALIFORNIA CLIMATE
INVESTMENTS URBAN GREENING PROGRAM" (PULLED) •
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Approve Resolution No. 2018-240 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING THE
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR CALIFORNIA CLIMATE
INVESTMENTS URBAN GREENING PROGRAM".
Council Member Baca inquired whether or not this will impact the•Billboard
agreement with Bulletin Displays, which proposed to do away with the
landscaping in order to lower wall
Sam Gutierrez, Interim Director of Public Works stated that it would not
impact the Billboard Displays.
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A motion was made by Baca, 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.
10. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1406, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 50 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION IN CHAPTER 50 RELATED TO
MANDATORY COMMERCIAL AND MULTI-FAMILY RECYCLING." (FIRST
READING AND INTRODUCTION)
Staff recommends that the City Council introduce the attached Ordinance by
reading its title only and waive further reading, ORDINANCE NO. 1406, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 50 OF THE BALDWIN PARK
MUNICIPAL CODE AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION IN CHAPTER 50
RELATED TO MANDATORY COMMERCIAL AND MULTI-FAMILY
RECYCLING".
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, and carried (5 — 0) to
introduce the ordinance by reading its title and waiving further reading.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
11. A REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF A MUNICIPAL (ZONING) CODE
AMENDMENT BY ORDINANCE TO MODIFY CHAPTER 127
(COMMERCIAL CANNABIS) BY INCREASING THE NUMBER OF
PERMITS PERMITTED FROM FIFTEEN TO TWENTY-FIVE. (SECOND
READING AND ADOPTION) (PULLED)
Staff recommends that the City Council waive further reading and adopt
Ordinance No. 1408 by title only, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 127 — MEDICAL AND ADULT USE OF
COMMERCIAL CANNABIS OF TITLE XI, BUSINESS REGULATIONS TO
THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE"
•
A brief discussion ensued relative to this proposal; Ms. Baca requested the
item to be brought back after the Planning Commission review.
A motion was made by Baca to reconsider approval and bring item back.
Motion failed for a lack of a second.
•
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A motion was made by Pacheco seconded by Garcia, and carried (4 — 1)
to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1408 as presented.
AYES: Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio.
NOES: Baca.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
12. RENEWAL OF POLICE HELICOPTER AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
EL MONTE.
Staff recommends that the City Council approves the new agreement
between the City of Baldwin Park and the City of El Monte for the delivery of
police helicopter services.
City Attorney Tafoya indicated that this item needed to be reconsidered due
to a couple of changes; one change on top of page 3 (2b) a check mark
needed to be there to indicate the participating agency; and that also on the
• middle of page 3 the end date for the Agreement should be one year term.
A motion was made by Baca, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5 — 0) to
approve the new agreement between the City of Baldwin Park and the
City of El Monte with the additions entered into the record by the City
Attorney.
•
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. CONTINUED FROM MARCH 21, 2018. A REQUEST FOR
CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL BY THE
PLANNING COMMISSION TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON MULTIPLE
ZONING AND GENERAL PLAN LAND USE CHANGES WHICH WOULD
ACHIEVE CONSISTENCY BETWEEN THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE
MAP AND ZONING MAP FOR SPECIFIC PLAN 13-01 (ROEM PROJECT-
RAMONA BLVD./BOGART STREET), SPECIFIC PLAN 14-01 (INDIGO
. PROJECT-BALDWIN PARK BLVD./MERCED AVENUE), SPECIFIC PLAN
15-01 (DOWNTOWN TRANSIT ORIENTED SPECIFIC PLAN) AND
•
SPECIFIC PLAN 16-01 (PACIFIC VILLAS-PACIFIC AVENUE) (LOCATION:
VARIOUS: CASE NUMBERS: AGP-119 AND Z-556).
Staff and the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council open
the public hearing, accept testimony and following the public hearing:
1. Adopt City Council Resolution . No. 2018-230, entitled, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN
PARK, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND
APPROVING GENERAL PLAN LAND USE AMENDMENTS TO ACHIEVE
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CONSISTENCY (LOCATION: SP 13-01, SP 14-01, SP 15-01, AND SP
16-01; APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK; CASE NUMBER: AGP-
119)"
2. Introduce for first reading, by title only and waive further reading,
Ordinance No. 1409, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING ZONING DESIGNATIONS
ON PROPERTIES WITHIN SPECIFIC PLAN AREAS WHICH ARE
CONSISTENCY EDITS THAT HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL (LOCATIONS: PLAN 13-01 (ROEM PROJECT-
RAMONA BLVD./BOGART STREET), SPECIFIC PLAN 14-01 .(INDIGO
PROJECT- BALDWIN PARK BLVD./MERCED AVENUE), SP 15-01
(DOWNTOWN TRANSIT ORIENTED SPECIFIC PLAN) AND SPECIFIC
PLAN 16-01 (PACIFIC VILLAS-PACIFIC AVENUE); APPLICANT CITY
OF BALDWIN PARK; CASE NUMBER Z-556).
Amy Harbin, City Planner presented the staff report and answered Council's
question relative to the zoning designations and the inconsistencies within the
various specific plans as well as the entitlement plans and the fees derived from
these in order to ensure the City did not miss out on any fees.
Mayor Lozano opened the public hearing at 8:07 p.m. and entertained public
comment first on anyone opposing the proposal.
Mayor Lozano asked for public comment from anyone in favor of the proposal.
• Seeing no speakers, Mayor Lozano closed the public hearing at 8:11 prri.
•
A motion was made by Baca, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5 — 0) to
approve the item as presented, to introduce for first reading by title only
and waive further reading, Ordinance No. 1409.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
• ABSENT: None. •
ABSTAIN: None.
' 14. BALDWIN PARK HOUSING AUTHORITY'S PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY
FY 2018-2019 ANNUAL PLAN.
Staff recommends that the Housing Board conduct the public hearing, accept
testimony and following the public hearing approve the:
1. The adoption and approval of the Public Housing Agency (PHA) FY 2018-
2019 PHA Annual Plan which includes the Enterprise Income Verification
(EIV) and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Policies (Attachment
«A„
2. Approval of Resolution No. HA-2018-014 establishing the adoption of the
Plan as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and, Urban
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Development (HUD) (Attachment "B").
3. Authorize staff to begin the application process for disposition of Public
Housing McNeill Manor units.
•
Suzie Ruelas, Housing Manager presented the staff report.
Mayor Lozano opened the public hearing at 8:11 p.m. and entertained public
comment first on anyone opposing the proposal.
Mayor Lozano asked for public comment from anyone in favor of the proposal.
Seeing no speakers, Mayor Lozano closed the public hearing at 8:13 pm.
Mayor Lozano read a statement of correction into the record indicating that on
page 2 an incorrect page was inserted on the staff report and that the correct
page 2 was attached.
A motion was made by Garcia, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 — 0)
to approve the item as presented.
• AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
15. FY 2017-18 MID-YEAR BUDGET PRESENTATION
It is recommended that the City Council review the mid-year analysis and
• approve the mid-year revenue and expenditure projections for fiscal year
ending June 30, 2018.
Rose Tam, Finance Director presented the staff report and touched on the
expenses and revenues year-end projections and addressed Council's
questions relative to budget allocations; potential cannabis revenue
distribution; staffing needs in various departments as a result of the cannabis
. permitting process as well as a mechanism to track and account for cannabis
revenue.
•
Members of the City Council expressed their gratitude to Ms. Tam and her
team for the hard work put into the mid-year projections as well as for her
diligence in keeping the Council informed on budget issues on a regular
basis. The Council collectively thanked the executive team for assisting in this
effort.
A motion was made by Garcia, seconded by Baca, and carried (5 — 0) to
approve the mid-year analysis and approve the mid-year revenue and
expenditure projections for fiscal year ending June 30, 2018.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
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ABSTAIN: None.
CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS &
COMMUNICATIONS
Request by Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco for discussion and consideration:
• Direction to Staff to research leaving ICRMA Insurance Pool and to look at
options for other insurance including the option for self-coverage.
Council Member Pacheco stated that he would like to take a look at another option for
self-insurance; he commented that the City had paid several million dollars into the pool
and that it had not submitted any claims thus far. He directed the City Manager to work
with staff to look into this and see what other options were out there for the City to
consider.
Mayor Lozano and Members of the City Council commented on several areas within the
City that had code enforcement issues such: as the 99 cent store; the CVS on the
corner of Baldwin Park Boulevard and Francisquito; corner of Pacific and Puente
Avenue across from the 7-Eleven; the vacant fenced house of north of Puente Avenue
next to the car wash.
Council Member Garcia requested that the Council received a regular weekly or bi-
weekly report on the All Square grocery store and its status located on Olive and Maine,
which had some code enforcement and homeless issues.
Council Member Baca also commented on the vacant house next to 4311 Alderson that
burned; she stated that the vacant field had weeds growing from the rain; that she had
received complaints due to the look of the area; she asked staff to see if this could be
cleaned-up.
City Clerk Avila reported that there was a lot of trash across the street from Morgan
Park along Baldwin Park Boulevard; that on the medians some of the small trees
planted were in bad condition west of Baldwin Park Boulevard; that on the corner of
Ramona and Foster Avenue in the parking area there was a lot of trash there as well.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to discuss, and all other matters having been addressed,
a motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, to adjourn the meeting at 8:40
p.m.
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