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Home My WebLink About2019 01 16 CC MIN MINUTES BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING January 16 2019, 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 7:08 p.m. INVOCATION The invocation was provided by Pastor Jackson and Pastor Flores. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lozano. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Member Alejandra Avila Council Member Paul C. Hernandez Mayor Pro Tem Monica Garcia Mayor Manuel Lozano MEMBERS ABSENT: Council Member Ricardo Pacheco Motion: It was moved by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Garcia to excuse Council Member Pacheco from the meeting. Motion carried by unanimous consent. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION Mayor Lozano stated no reportable action was taken. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Lozano requested the City mail a letter of condolence to the Corona family for the passing of their daughter and police officer for the City of Davis. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS • Introduction of new Human Resources Staff and Community Development Staff. The City Council introduced Viviana Robles, Human Resources Analyst II; Christian Serna, Human Resources Technician; Esther Washington, Administrative Clerk; Erika Ramirez, Associate Planner; and Ariana Leon, Construction Clerk. • Presentation on coordinated efforts to stem Illegal Dumping Public Works Director Sam Gutierrez provided a power point presentation with updates to the illegal dumping pilot program initiated by the Public Works Department in an effort to discourage illicit dumping. Mr. Gutierrez stated Waste Management Inc. provided curbside bulky item pick-up's every Friday free of charge and was a unique service provided to the City of Baldwin Park. Additionally, Mr. Gutierrez provided an overview of the pilot program overseen by Public Works and enforced by Code Enforcement. • Council Member Hernandez asked for the percentage of offenses registered from multi- unit properties. Staff stated they would provide the information requested via email in order to research the matter. Council Member Avila asked the city's method of enforcement in relation to tenants who vacate properties. Waste Management Inc. representative Terri Muse stated the majority of property owners were responsible for the billing, and those tenants who did not close out their accounts were terminated and ultimately turned over to code enforcement. Council Member Avila commended Code Enforcement for the department's quick response time. Anthony Vasquez, Public Works Supervisor commented on the progress of the pilot program. Mayor Pro Tem Garcia requested staff research and provide feedback on how to pursue account holders in multi-units and requested alleys be included in this pilot program. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Lozano opened Public Communications at 7:38 p.m. and noted that each speaker was permitted a total of three (3) minutes to speak. Laura Handley requested support from the City Council to urge the Sanitation District to negotiate fair wages to their employees. Regular Meeting of 01/16/19 Page 2 of 7 Gisselle Sorial, District Representative from Senator Rubio's Office provided an introduction and offered any assistance needed to the constituents. Frank Eibner spoke in opposition to the property owners of Planned Parenthood. Christina Larios provided updates on upcoming events hosted by the Baldwin Park Library. Veronica wished all a happy and prosperous 2019 on behalf of Assembly Member Blanca Rubio. Emmanuel Estrada spoke in opposition of item 7 and commented on the proposed length of the agreement. Al Contreras expressed concerns with the length of the agreement proposed in item 7. Seeing no others wishing to speak, Public Communications closed 7:52 p.m. Mayor Lozano made additional comments to some of the concerns expressed by the speakers. CONSENT CALENDAR All items listed under the consent calendar are considered to be routine business by the Board Members and were approved with one motion. MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Council Member Hernandez to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by unanimous consent. 1. Warrants and Demands The City Council ratified the attached Warrants and Demands Register. 2. Treasurer's Report— November 2018 The City Council received and filed the Treasurer's Report. 3. Meeting Minutes The City Council received and filed the following Meeting Minutes: A. Meeting Minutes of the Special City Council Meetings held on December 4, 2018. B. Meeting Minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings held on December 5, 2018. C. Meeting Minutes of the Special City Council Meetings held on December 19, 2018. D. Meeting Minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings held on December 19, 2018. 4. Accept Plans and Specifications, and Authorize Publishing of a Notice of Inviting Bids for CIP-037, City Project No. 2018-0167, Various Street Improvements Projects The City Council approved the plans and specifications for the Various Street Improvements Project; and authorized staff to advertise a Notice of Inviting Bids. Regular Meeting of 01/16/19 Page 3 of 7 CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE DISSOLVED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR All items listed under the consent calendar are considered to be routine business by the City Council and were approved with one motion. Chief Executive Officer Shannon Yauchzee provided the City Council with an updated to the staff report for item SA-2. MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia to approve the Successor Agency item SA-1. Motion carried by unanimous consent. SA-1 Successor Agency to the Dissolved Community Development Commission of the City of Baldwin Park Treasurer's Report— November 2018 The Board received and filed the Treasurer's Report. MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Garcia to approve the Successor Agency item SA-2 with noted changes made by the city's CEO. Motion carried by unanimous consent. SA-2 Approval of the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 19-20) for the Period from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 and Administrative Budget The Board approved the ROPS 19-20 for the period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020; and adopted the Successor Agency Administrative budget for Fiscal Year 2019- 20; and directed staff to proceed with submitting the final ROPS 19-20 to the LA County First District Consolidated Oversight Board for approval no later than January 21, 2019; and sent the approved ROPS 19-20 to the County Executive Office, County Auditor Controller, the State Controller, and DOF by February 1, 2019; and instructed staff to post the approved ROPS 19-20 on the City's website. PUBLIC HEARING 5. A Request to the City Council from the Planning Commission on an Amendment to the Development Agreement 18-20 to Change the Location from 14726 Arrow Highway to 1516 Virginia Avenue, for a Cannabis Cultivation and Manufacturing Facility within the IC, Industrial Commercial Zone Pursuant to Ordinance 1408 (Location: 1516 Virginia Avenue; Applicant: Tier One Consulting; Case Number: DA-18-20) The Mayor opened the public hearing at 7:58 pm. Eduardo Almedo Salcedo spoke in favor of this item. Frank Eibner spoke in opposition of this item. Eduardo Alemdo Salcedo rebutted Mr. Eibner's comments. The Mayor closed the public hearing at 8:07 pm. Regular Meeting of 01/16/19 Page 4 of 7 Mayor Pro Tern Garcia spoke in favor of this item. MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Garcia to introduce for first reading, by title only and waive further reading, Ordinance 1435, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK TO ENTER INTO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH TIER ONE CONSULTING FOR THE CULTIVATION AND/OR MANUFACTURING OF CANNABIS AT THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1516 VIRGINIA AVENUE (APN 8558-029-031) WITHIN THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK". REPORTS OF OFFICERS 6. Introduction of an Amended Ordinance to Regulate Sidewalk Vending Council Member Avila inquired whether the city would permit any type of identification. City Attorney Robert Tafoya stated the city would accept any valid governmental ID. Council Member Avila asked whether the business license fee was comparable to the fees imposed by other cities. Chief Executive Officer Yauchzee stated staff did not survey other cities; however, affirmed this fee was in effect after the adoption of the ordinance. MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Council Member Avila to introduce for first reading, by title only and waive further reading, Ordinance 1436, entitled: "AN AMENDED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK REGULATING THE BUSINESS OF SIDEWALK VENDING AS DEFINED BY STATE LAW". Motion carried by unanimous consent. 7. Approval of an Extension to the Official Police Tow Service Franchise for Royal Coaches Council Member Hernandez requested the language "exclusive" be removed from the agreement and the appropriate dates be inserted to the agreement (commencing date and expiration date). Council Member Avila commented on the change of the length of the agreement from four years to ten. Council Member Hernandez stated the city had previously adopted long term agreements and spoke in favor of long term business. Mayor Lozano commented on the contributions made from Royal Coaches to the Baldwin Park community and in support of the contract. Regular Meeting of 01/16/19 Page 5 of 7 Council Member Avila clarified she did not have issues with the company, but rather questioned why the agreement was extended from a four year to a ten year term. Mayor Pro Tern Garcia spoke in support of Royal Coaches and their services for more than 20 years. MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Hernandez, seconded by Mayor Lozano to extend the Franchise Agreement with Royal Coaches for a term of ten years; and authorize the Mayor to execute an amended Franchise Agreement for Official Police Tow Services with Royal Coaches Autobody and Towing; remove the word "exclusive" from the agreement; and insert the corresponding effective and expiring dates. Motion carried by unanimous consent 8. Approve and Adopt Resolution No. 2019-001 Entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Appointing Representatives and Alternates as Official Representatives of the City", and Review and Appoint Members to the Established Committees, as Appropriate MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia to table this item to the next regularly scheduled meeting. Motion carried by unanimous consent. CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS • Mayor Lozano requests City Council discussion and direction regarding options for the State of the City program including the option of partnering with the Business Association or holding a City Sponsored event. The City Council unanimously decided to hold the State of the City program in-house. Council Member Avila requested staff provide an update at the next City Council Meeting on Measure H funding; provide an update on the multi-use units similar to Mars Place; and provide updates on the construction of the 711 near Foster Elementary. Chief Executive Officer, Shannon Yauchzee provided an update on the 711 matter and agreed to provide updates for the reminder of the matters on the next meeting. Regular Meeting of 01/16/19 Page 6 of 7 ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to discuss, and all other matters having been addressed, a motion was made by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Monica Garcia, to adjourn the meeting at 8:26 p.m. Ma or ATTEST: M - Lozano, Mayor •1P I , IP wi i1I AW. Jea .'Aya a, 'Clerk APPROVED: 7ck, ►-cx.�o 6, a0/9 Regular Meeting of 01/16/19 Page 7 of 7