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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018 09 05 CC MIN MINUTES 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 Regular Meeting of 9/5/18 Page 2 of 9 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. Regular Meeting of 9/5/18 Page 3 of 9 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 Regular Meeting of 9/5/18 Page 4 of 9 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. Regular Meeting of 9/5/18 Page 5 of 9 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 Regular Meeting of 9/5/18 Page 6 of 9 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 Regular Meeting of 9/5/18 Page 7 of 9 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. Regular Meeting of 9/5/18 Page 8 of 9 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 ATTEST: /i,LQ, Ile /I/ . Alejandra i vila, City Clerk APPROVED: Regular Meeting of 9/5/18 Page 9 of 9