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BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 5, 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 7:05 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 Cruz Baca
Council Member Monica Garcia
Council Member Susan Rubio
Mayor Pro Tem Ricardo Pacheco
Mayor Manuel Lozano
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Lozano reported out of Closed Session that
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Lozano provided an overview of his trip to China alongside with Police Chief
Michael Taylor which was sponsored by the San Gabriel Valley Chinese American
Association where he was able to meet Mayors from all around the world.
Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco invited the community to attend the Pride of the Valley Open
Streets event and highlighted the positive accomplishments throughout the community,
such as, the approval of the CIP projects; citywide collision study where the City was
awarded a total of $130,000 to improve traffic safety throughout the city; and the 9
million in H funding granted to 40 different cities, including Baldwin Park in an effort to
combat homelessness.
Council Member Rubio thanked staff for attending the Kaiser Medical Center grand
opening and expressed her excitement for new jobs and improvement of health care.
Additionally, Council Member Rubio mentioned the approval of Piqui's Resolution
HR113 which was passed to strengthen protection over children after a son murdered
his five year old son over a dispute with the mother.
Council Member Baca thanked Assembly Member Rubio for approving AB2538 for
storm drain improvements and thanked staff for attending the meeting of the Board of
Supervisors where measure H was approved. Council Member Baca suggested an ad
hoc committee be considered to efficiently allocate funding for homelessness initiatives.
Additionally, Council Member Baca requested the City partner with vendors to raise
funds for the City of Hope.
Mayor Lozano invited the community to attend the Pride of the Valley Open Streets.
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
No presentations or commendations were addressed.
PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Lozano requested Item #10 of the agenda be considered before any other item.
A motion was made by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Council Member
Baca, and carried (5 — 0) to consider Item #10 before any other Item on
the agenda.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10. A Request for Consideration of a Development Agreement to allow the
installation of One Double-Faced, Digital Billboard on a property within the
Industrial (I) Zone, pursuant to Section 153.210 Part 17, respectively of the City's
Municipal Code (Location: 13100 Brooks Drive; Applicant: Becker Boards Small,
LLC; Case Numbers: DA 18-16
Staff and the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council open the public
hearing and following the public hearing:
1) Adopt Resolution 2018-287 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE AND ADOPT (1) THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND (2) A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW DIGITAL BILLBOARD; (LOCATION: 13100 BROOKS
DRIVE.; APN: 8535-023-086; APPLICANT: BECKER BOARDS SMALL, LLC; CASE
NUMBER: DA 18-16).
2) Introduce for first reading, by title only and waive further reading, Ordinance
1429, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BALDWIN PARK AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK TO ENTER INTO A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH BECKER BOARDS SMALL, LLC FOR THE
APPROVAL OF A NEW DIGITAL BILLBOARD STRUCTURE AT THE REAL
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PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13100 BROOKS DRIVE ALONG THE 1-605 FREEWAY
WITHIN THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK"
Abraham Tellez introduced the item to the City Council.
Mayor Lozano opened the Public Hearing at 7:22 p.m. and invited those wishing to
speak in opposition to share their testimony.
Seeing no one wishing to speak in opposition, Mayor Lozano invited those wishing to
speak in favor of the item to share their testimony.
Backer Boards president thanked the City Council for their consideration.
Mayor Lozano officially closed the Public Hearing at 7:25 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco expressed his satisfaction with Becker Boards thanked them
for their work.
Council Member Rubio and Council Member Baca both thanked Becker Boards for their
work in the City.
A motion was made by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Council Member
Baca, and carried (5 — 0) to Adopt Resolution 2018-287 entitled, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN
PARK RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AND
ADOPT (1) THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND (2) A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW DIGITAL
BILLBOARD; (LOCATION: 13100 BROOKS DRIVE.; APN: 8535-023-
086; APPLICANT: BECKER BOARDS SMALL, LLC; CASE NUMBER:
DA 18-16).and Introduce for first reading, by title only and waive
further reading, Ordinance 1429, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AUTHORIZING THE
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK TO ENTER INTO A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT WITH BECKER BOARDS SMALL, LLC FOR THE
APPROVAL OF A NEW DIGITAL BILLBOARD STRUCTURE AT THE
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13100 BROOKS DRIVE ALONG THE I-
605 FREEWAY WITHIN THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK".
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Lozano opened Public Communications at 7:26 p.m. and noted that each
speaker is permitted a total of three (3) minutes to speak.
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Terri Muse representative from Waste Management, provided the community with
upcoming events.
Veronica, representative from Assemblywoman Blanca Rubio invited the community to
attend various workshops and events hosted by their office.
Council Member Rubio requested staff coordinate with elected representatives to
advertise the Pride of the Valley Open Streets Event.
John Rios commented on a community meeting held by Sam Gutierrez and provided an
overview of the overall concerns expressed by the public and commented on school
safety.
Mayor Lozano closed Public Communications at 7:36 p.m. and noted that each speaker
is permitted a total of three (3) minutes to speak.
Council pulled Item Nos. 6, 7 and 8 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 Mayor Lozano, seconded by Council Member
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. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Receive and file:
Meeting Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings held on August 15,
2018.
A motion was made by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Council Member
Rubio, and carried (5 — 0) to receive and file the minutes.
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):
Springer, Victoria Claimant alleges the City has an
agreement with Foothill Transit to
provide regional transit services for the
City. The Claimant was a passenger
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on a Foothill Transit bus where she
claims to have been injured.
Vargas, Michael Anthony Claimant alleges the police department
illegally towed and impounded his
vehicle.
A motion was made by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Council Member
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. AWARD OF BID FOR CITY PROJECT NO. 2018-0240 — Safe Routes to School
Project
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve and award the contract to FS Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $393,135;
and
2. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract for the bus stop
rehabilitation work.
A motion was made by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Council Member
Rubio, and carried (5 — 0) to:
1. Approve and award the contract to FS Contractors, Inc. in the amount
of$393,135; and
2. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract for the bus
stop rehabilitation work.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None.
5. Award of Contract for Traffic Signal and Street Light Maintenance to Siemens
Industry, Inc.
Staff recommends that Council:
1. Approve and award a maintenance services contract with Siemens Industry, Inc. in
an amount not-to-exceed $100,00; and
2. Authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the contract with Siemens
Industry, Inc. for traffic signal and street lighting systems maintenance; and,
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to make necessary budget adjustments to allow
payments as approved for FY 2018-2019.
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A motion was made by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Council Member
Rubio, and carried (5 — 0) to:
1. Approve and award a maintenance services contract with Siemens
Industry, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $100,00; and
2. Authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the contract with
Siemens Industry, Inc. for traffic signal and street lighting systems
maintenance; and,
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to make necessary budget
adjustments to allow payments as approved for FY 2018-2019.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
6. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Irwindale to Execute
the Pride of the Valley Open Streets Event — Pulled from the consent calendar for
separate consideration.
Staff recommends that Council:
1. Approve the MOU Agreement with the City of Irwindale to execute the Pride of the
Valley Open Streets event; and
2. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to sign the MOU agreement and
documentations required; and
3. Authorize the Director of Recreation and Community Services Department to enter
into a subsequent MOU agreement with the County of Los Angeles and sign all
required documents.
Council Member Cruz Baca commented positively on this event and inquired about the
additional funding being requested for safety purposes.
Recreation and Community Services Director Manuel Carrillo stated the additional funds
in question would be received from the Metro Link grant.
A motion was made by Council Member Baca, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tern Pacheco, and carried (5 — 0) to approve the corrected MOU:
1. Approve the MOU Agreement with the City of Irwindale to execute the
Pride of the Valley Open Streets event; and
2. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to sign the MOU agreement and
documentations required; and
3. Authorize the Director of Recreation and Community Services
Department to enter into a subsequent MOU agreement with the
County of Los Angeles and sign all required documents.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7. Biennial Review of the City's Conflict of Interest Code— Pulled from the consent
calendar for separate consideration.
Staff recommends that the City Council approve and adopt Resolution NO. 2018-288
entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, Adopting the
City's Conflict of Interest Code".
Council Member Baca inquired what changes were made.
Chief Executive Officer Yauchzee explained the chart in the attachments and added
that some positions were not previously listed as they were already required to file
under state law; however, included the names on this year's revisions to make a more
inclusive list for the City.
A motion was made by Council Member Baca, seconded by Council
Member Rubio, and carried (5 — 0) to adopt Resolution NO. 2018-288
entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park,
Adopting the City's Conflict of Interest Code".
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. Request Approval of an Agreement with Christiansen Amusements for Carnival
Services— Pulled from the consent calendar for separate consideration.
Staff recommends that Council:
1. Approve the Agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute the necessary
documents.
Council Member Rubio stated this event was cost neutral and usually generated about
$12,000. Council Member Rubio additionally requested staff gift a family pack to
schools for those deserving families who may not have the means to attend this event.
A motion was made by Council Member Rubio, seconded by Council
Member Baca, and carried (5 — 0) to approve the agreement and
authorize the Mayor to execute the necessary documents for the
Christiansen Amusements for Carnival Services.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Public Hearing
9. Continue to October 3, 2018 Zoning Code Amendment No. AZC-186, an
Amendment to the City Of Baldwin Park Municipal Code Chapter 153 Sections
153.040.020, 153.120.350, 153.150.100, and 153.220.050 relating to Accessory
Dwelling Units
Since the item was properly noticed, Staff is recommending that the City Council open
the public hearing; receive any public testimony or comments on the item and continue
the public hearing to the October 3, 2018, City Council meeting.
Chief Executive Officer Yauchzee introduced the item.
Mayor Lozano further explained state law currently allowed conversions of dwellings to
be utilized as housing quarters and cities around the state were either mandated to
conform to state law, or approve a local ordinance to best fit the needs of the
community.
Discussion was held amongst Council, staff and the City Attorney regarding the various
regulations mandated by state law.
Mayor Lozano opened the Public Hearing at 7:44 p.m. and invited those wishing to
speak share their testimony.
Mr. Rios commented in favor of the item.
Kevin Rooney, Planning Commissioner further explained regulations approved by the
Planning Commission.
Mayor Lozano officially closed the Public Hearing at 7:51 p.m.
A motion was made by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Council Member
Baca, and carried (5 — 0) to receive any public testimony or comments on
the item and continue the public hearing to the October 3, 2018, City
Council meeting.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
11.5-Year Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19 to 2022-
23
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the 5-year CIP program and additional
appropriations for Fiscal Year 2018-19.
Chief Executive Officer Yauchzee introduced the item.
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Council Member Rubio clarified this item had been introduced and thoroughly reviewed
during the 5:30 p.m. study session.
Council Member Baca requested staff collaborate with the School District to improve
safety concerns and traffic issues around schools.
City Clerk Avila affirmed the School District was actively enforcing traffic concerns.
A motion was made by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Council Member
Baca, and carried (5 — 0) to approve the 5-year CIP program and
additional appropriations for Fiscal Year 2018-19.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK/ CITY TREASURER/ STAFF REQUESTS &
COMMUNICATIONS
• None Requested
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to discuss, and all other matters having been addressed,
a motion was made by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Co ncil Member Baca, to adjourn
the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
Manuel Lozano, Mayor
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Alejandra i vila, City Clerk
APPROVED:
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