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Home My WebLink About2019 05 01 CC MIN MINUTES BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING May 1, 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 7:07 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 Alejandra Avila Council Member Paul C. Hernandez Mayor Pro Tern Monica Garcia Mayor Manuel Lozano MEMBERS ABSENT: Council Member Ricardo Pacheco MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Council Member Avila to excuse Council Member Pacheco from the meeting. Motion carried by unanimous consent. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION Mayor Lozano announced direction was provided to staff to continue the recruitment for the position of Chief of Police until filled. Direction was provided by unanimous consent. ANNOUNCEMENTS MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Garcia to add Subsequent Need Item A-1 to the agenda and accept corrections to the Special Meeting Minutes included in Item No. 2. Motion carried by unanimous consent. City Clerk Ayala explained the corrections made to the Special Meeting minutes of April 17, 2019 included in Item No. 2. Mayor Lozano invited everyone to attend the Cinco de Mayo Boxing Show on May 4th and the Community Input Meeting of May 16th. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS • Proclamation for Lupus Awareness Month The proclamation was introduced by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia and was presented to Estella Mata an advocate for all Lupus patients who thanked the City Council for the acknowledgement. • Proclamation for Older Americans Month/Certificates The proclamation was introduced by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia and was presented to seniors involved in teaching various classes. • Proclamation for National Bicycle Month The proclamation was introduced by Council Member Hernandez and was presented to • Proclamation for Mental Health Awareness The proclamation was introduced by Mayor Lozano and was presented to Diana Rivera Beltran Educational Outreach Program Coordinator at Kaiser. Ms. Rivera Beltran commended the students from Sierra Vista High School for their hard work in raising awareness amongst students and reducing stigma and suicide rates. Diana Aguilar student at Sierra Vista High provided an overview of their program to raise awareness. • Plaque Recognition to Lieutenant Mark Adams for his Years of Service with the City of Baldwin Park Police Department The plaque was presented by Mayor Lozano. The City Council thanked Lieutenant Adams for his years of service to the community. Lieutenant Adams said it was a pleasure to serve this community and stated the city would hold a special place in his heart. 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. Donna Camou, retired teacher of Baldwin Park Unified School District spoke in opposition of the proposed Planned Parenthood clinic. Regular Meeting of 05/1/19 Page 2 of 6 Mr. Rios questioned the qualification requirements applied to the position of Chief of Police and expressed safety concerns on the construction of curbs around the city. Eduardo Sauceda welcomed the newly appointed Chief of Police and requested City Council's assistance in helping the homeless and veterans. Mr. Luna expressed concerns with the current appointment of Chief of Police and questioned the actions taken by the Mayor and Council Member's during the dismissal of former personnel appointed to serve in that capacity. Mayor Lozano closed public communications at 7:54 p.m. Mayor Lozano commented on the achievements of a few individuals who have previously served in the Baldwin Park Police Department. Council Member Avila thanked Lieutenant Adams for his service and updated the community on the safety message relayed by staff to contractors working throughout the city. Council Member Avila thanked the residents for expressing their concerns and extended an invitation to schedule a meeting with any Council Member for those wishing to further discuss any matter. Mayor Lozano directed the public to visit our website for more information on Measure H and provided an apology to Interim Chief of Police Patino for the lack of introduction. Mayor Pro Tem Garcia also thanked Lieutenant Adams for his service and addressed comments made regarding independent decisions made by each Council Member in relation to previous employee appointments/dismissals. Mayor Lozano commented on false propaganda perpetuated by a group. CONSENT CALENDAR All items listed under the consent calendar are considered to be routine business by the Council Members and were approved with one motion. MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Garcia, seconded by Council Member Avila to table Item No. 5 from the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by unanimous consent. MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Council Member Hernandez to table Item No. 4 from the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by unanimous consent. MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia to approve the Consent Calendar including the corrections to Item No. 2 and the addition of Subsequent Need Item No. A-1 and with the exception of Item No.'s 4 and 5. Motion carried by unanimous consent. Regular Meeting of 05/1/19 Page 3 of 6 1. Warrants and Demands The City Council ratified the attached Warrants and Demands Register. 2. Meeting Minutes The City Council received and filed the following Meeting Minutes: A. Meeting Minutes of the Special City Council Meetings held on April 17, 2019 (corrected meeting minutes were approved). B. Meeting Minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings held on April 17, 2019. 3. Rejection of Claims The City Council rejected the following claim(s) and directed staff to send appropriate notice of rejection to claimant(s): Farias, Adrian The claimant is alleging injury to hand while driving a Foothill Transit bus. Monterosa, Jessica Cristina The claimant is alleging property damage to her vehicle. First Group America aso Joyce The claimant alleges dangerous condition of Clark public property. 4. Approval of Use Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for Construction and Maintenance of the San Gabriel River Class 1 Commuter Bikeway in Exchange for the use of County Right-of-Way (Pulled from the Consent Calendar) This item was not considered. 5. Renewal of Grant Writing Services Contract with California Consulting, LLC (Pulled from the Consent Calendar) This item was not considered. 6. Consideration of a Disposition and Development Agreement with MG Development Group, LLC for a Proposed Industrial Development Project at 13057-13065 Garvey Avenue The City Council provided direction in regards to a Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with MG Development; and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement after a final review by the City Attorney; and approved Resolution No. 2019-017, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park Approving a Disposition and Development Agreement Between the City of Baldwin Park and MG Development Group, LLC (aka MG Development) For a Proposed Industrial Development Project at 13057-13065 Garvey Avenue." 7. Ratify and Adopt a Resolution to Amend the City of Baldwin Park Comprehensive Pay Schedule in Accordance with CaIPERS established Guidelines The City Council approved, ratified and adopted Resolution No. 2019-018 amending the City of Baldwin Park Comprehensive Pay Schedule, retroactive to April 17, 2019. Regular Meeting of 05/1/19 Page 4 of 6 A-1. Subsequent Need Item Adopt Resolution No. 2019-019, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Adopting the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Project List to be Funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB1) —the Road Repair and Accountability Act" The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2019-019, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Adopting the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Project List to be Funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB1) —the Road Repair and Accountability Act". REPORTS OF OFFICERS 8. Review of Commission Applicants and Consideration of Appointments/Reappointments to Fill the Scheduled Vacancies for the Housing, Planning and Recreation Commissions MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Garcia to bring this item back for Council's consideration in June. Motion carried by unanimous consent. CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS None Mayor Lozano requested an update on cleanup efforts made by the 99 cent store parking lot owners. Director of Community Development Benjamin Martinez stated staff had made contact and would report back at a later time. Mayor Lozano additionally requested staff alert street vendors, particularly on the Frazier exit (corner of Main and Merced), of the new regulations and inform them that a permit is required. Council Member Avila inquired whether a warning would be issued and requested staff report back on Hollywood Housing to assist in affordable housing/transitional housing via a presentation. Mayor Lozano confirmed a warning would be issued. Council Member Hernandez recognized recreation staff for hosting past events successfully, such as the Itsy Bitsy Soccer team awards, Easter Egg hunt Celebration, and the Tree Ceremony where leaders were honored. Regular Meeting of 05/1/19 Page 5 of 6 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 Garcia, to adjourn the meeting at 8:09 p.m. a or: ATTEST: Manu- ozano, Mayor 1114.4 • Jean yal-, Clerk APPROVED: ✓`'l"- /6"; goi9 Regular Meeting of 05/1/19 Page 6 of 6