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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018 04 04 CC MIN MINUTES 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. • 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. Regular Meeting of 4/4/18 Page 2 of 11 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: • 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. Regular Meeting of 4/4/18 Page 3 of 11 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. • 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. Regular Meeting of 4/4/18 Page 4 of 11 • 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. • 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 Regular Meeting of 4/4/18 Page 5 of 11 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. Regular Meeting of 4/4/18 Page 6 of 11 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. • Regular Meeting of 4/4/18 Page 7 of 11 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 Regular Meeting of 4/4/18 Page 8 of 11 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 Regular Meeting of 4/4/18 Page 9 of 11 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. Regular Meeting of 4/4/18 Page 10 of 11 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. • r M yor ATTEST: / IC / nuel Lozano, Mayor Alejandra A ila, City CI-rk APPROVED: 1/1141g. . R / Regular Meeting of 4/4/18 Page 11 of 11