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Home My WebLink About2019 12 04 CC MIN�SpLd)py�' , HU QF ,, °THE SAN,>GA.BR 9r L ALLEY`, el p yy, p4�4TfA JAN�� MINUTES BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING December 4, 2019, 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER - 14403 E. Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, 91706 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Lozano at approximately 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION The invocation was performed by Pastor Flores and Pastor Jackson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lozano ROLL CALL City Clerk Ayala performed roll call. MEMBERS: Council Member Alejandra Avila (present) Council Member Paul Hernandez (present) Council Member Ricardo Pacheco (present) Mayor Pro Tern Monica Garcia (present) Mayor Manuel Lozano (present) REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION Mayor Lozano announced there was no reportable action and motion to adjourn the meeting at approximately 7:02 p.m. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Lozano announced that the City Council are also members of the Board of Directors of the Housing Authority and Finance Authority, which are concurrently convening with the City Council this evening. Motion to change order of agenda to bring forward item number 9 and 14 by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Alejandra Avila, hearing no objection motion passed. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS Mayor Lozano welcomed and introduced Newly Appointed Chief of Police Steven McLean Chief Deputy City Clerk Lulu Morales presented information on the Voting Solutions for All. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Lozano opened public communication at approximately 7:35 p.m. The following spoke: 1) Ivanna Queserra 3) Mr. Woods 2) Isaac Barragon 4) Mr. Luna City Council Regular Meeting — 12-04-2019 Page 1 of 6 5) Mr. Rios 6) Mario Maciel Seeing no one else wishing to speak, CONSENT CALENDAR 7) Andrea Moreno 8) Beatriz Sandoval public communication was closed. City of Baldwin Park's Warrants and Demands Motion to ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register. MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Monica Garcia to adopt Motioned. AYES: Avila, Hernandez, Pacheco, Garcia, Lozano [5 — 0]. Passes. 2. Treasurer's Report — October 2019 Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for October 2019. MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Monica Garcia to adopt Motioned. AYES: Avila, Hernandez, Pacheco, Garcia, Lozano [5 — 0]. Passes. 3. Claim Rejection Motion to reject the following claims and direct staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimant(s): Liao, Ray Claimant alleges damage to his business due to flooding. MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Monica Garcia to adopt Motioned. AYES: Avila, Hernandez, Pacheco, Garcia, Lozano [5 — 0]. Passes. 4. Approve Budget Transfer from Gas Tax to Reconcile Grants Fund Expenditures Related to Design Services for the Maine Avenue Complete Streets Project Motion to: 1. Approve the budget transfer from Gas Tax Fund 240 to the City's Grant Fund 270 in the amount $284,199.24 to cover design related expenditures that were inadvertently charged to the Grants Fund during FY14-15; and 2. Authorize the Director of Finance to make the necessary transfers. MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Monica Garcia to adopt Motioned. AYES: Avila, Hernandez, Pacheco, Garcia, Lozano [5 — 0]. Passes. 5. Approval of Contract Renewal for Tyler Technologies' EnerGov Platform to Provide Implementation and Subscription Services for Permitting and Plan Check Computer Software Solutions for Business License, Planning, Building, Public Works and Code Enforcement Motion to approve the proposed contract renewal for Tyler Technologies, Inc., setting new pricing and extending the existing contract for an additional three (3) years and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract extension for the implementation and software subscription services for the Tyler EnerGov Platform. MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Monica Garcia to adopt Motioned. AYES: Avila, Hernandez, Pacheco, Garcia, Lozano [5 — 0]. Passes. City Council Regular Meeting — 12-04-2019 Page 2 of 6 6. Approval of Purchase of Decorative Streetlight and Traffic Signal Poles to be Installed along Ramona Boulevard within the Downtown Area Between La Rica Avenue and Bogart Avenue Motion to: 1. Authorize the expenditure and approve the purchase of decorative streetlight and traffic signal poles in the amount not to exceed $838,087.73; and 2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to proceed with the development and submittal of a purchase order and begin the process to move forward with the manufacture and delivery of the decorative streetlight and traffic signal poles. MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Monica Garcia to adopt Motioned. AYES: Avila, Hernandez, Pacheco, Garcia, Lozano [5 — 0]. Passes. 7. Accept and Authorize the Filing of a Notice of Completion for City Project No. 2018-0273, CIP No. 19-113 — Walnut Creek Nature Park Improvements, Phase III Motion to: 1. Accept the construction improvements by CEM Construction Corp. and authorize the recordation of a Notice of Completion; and 2. Authorize Staff to release retention funds to CEM Construction Corp. upon the expiration of the 35-day notice period; and 3. Authorize the Finance Director to appropriate $33,294.19 from Quimby Fund 234. MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Monica Garcia to adopt Motioned. AYES: Avila, Hernandez, Pacheco, Garcia, Lozano [5 — 0]. Passes. 8. Approval of a Design -Build Contract with Outdoor Dimensions LLC for Design -Build Services for Upgrades to the Existing Park Signs at Morgan Park and the Baldwin Park Teen Center Motion to: 1. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Design -Build Agreement with Outdoor Dimensions LLC to complete the design, fabrication and installation of the signs, including new electrical video board displays in the amount of $230,000; and 2. Authorize the Director of Finance to make appropriations in the amount of $100,000 from Fund 200 (Future Development Fund) to Acct.# 200-60-620-58100-16212 and $70,000 from Fund 234 Park Fees (Quimby Fees) to Acct.# 234-60-620-58100-16212. MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Monica Garcia to adopt Motioned. AYES: Avila, Hernandez, Pacheco, Garcia, Lozano [5 — 0]. Passes. 9. Approval of Employment Agreement with Steven McLean for the Positon of Chief of Police Motion to approve the Agreement with Steven McLean for the position of Police Chief and direct the Mayor and City Clerk to execute it. Item was motion to bring forward in the beginning of the meeting. MOTION: It was moved Manuel Lozano, seconded by Paul Hernandez to adopt Motioned. AYES: Avila, Hernandez, Pacheco, Garcia, Lozano [5 — 0]. Passes. City Council Regular Meeting — 12-04-2019 Page 3 of 6 10.Approve Ratification of an Employment Agreement with Carol Averell, Housing Manager Motion to ratify the employment agreement with Carol Averell, for employment as the Housing Manager, and authorize its execution by the Mayor. MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Monica Garcia to adopt Motioned. AYES: Avila, Hernandez, Pacheco, Garcia, Lozano [5 — 0]. Passes. 11.Approve a Resolution Revising the Comprehensive City of Baldwin Park Pay Schedule to Comply with the State Minimum Wage Increase, And to Reflect Salary Adjustments for All Part -Time Positions, Effective January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2021 Staff recommends that the City Council approve, ratify and adopt: 1. Resolution No. 2019-053 to amend the comprehensive City of Baldwin Park Pay Schedule that would place incumbents who are currently below minimum wage on the appropriate step in accordance with the State's minimum wage requirement, and place part-time employees in the next highest salary step for their position in the new schedule which provides an increase, effective January 2021, and approve compliance with the California minimum wage increase schedule to be effective January 1, 2021; and 2. Authorize the Finance Director to complete budget amendments and appropriations and make any necessary adjustments. Amendment: Correction Section 1 to refection year 2020 and 2021 MOTION: It was moved by Alejandra Avila, seconded by Manuel Lozano to adopt Motioned. AYES: Avila, Hernandez, Pacheco, Garcia, Lozano [5 — 0]. Passes. 12. Waive Formal Bid Procedure for CIP 20-156 & 20-173 Replacement of Vinyl Floor, Carpet Tiles and Wall Carpet at the Esther Snyder Community Center Motion to: 1. Waive formal bid procedures per the City's Purchasing Ordinance No. 1101 and Baldwin Park Municipal Code Chapter 34 section 37 (A); and 2. Authorize Mayor to Execute the Contract with Shaw Integrated Solutions; and 3.Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate $2,828 of Quimby funds to cover the additional cost. MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Monica Garcia to adopt Motioned. AYES: Avila, Hernandez, Pacheco, Garcia, Lozano [5 — 0]. Passes. 13. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1445, 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 Ala Karte Group, LCC for the Cultivation and/or Manufacturing of Cannabis at the Real Property Located at 14550, 15442, and 15444 (APN 8413-001-030) within the City of Baldwin Park" Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1445, 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 ALA KARTE GROUP, LLC FOR THE CULTIVATION AND/OR MANUFACTURING OF CANNABIS AT THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 15440, 15442, and 15444 (APN 8413-001-030) WITHIN THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK". MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Monica Garcia to adopt Motioned. AYES: Avila, Hernandez, Pacheco, Garcia, Lozano [5 — 0]. Passes. City Council Regular Meeting — 12-04-2019 Page 4 of 6 14. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1447, Entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Adding Chapter XI, Section 129 to the Baldwin Park Municipal Code, Imposing a Moratorium Prohibiting Certain Residential Units from Rent Increases in Excess of Three (3%) above the Current Rent and Prohibiting More than One Rent Increase in any Twelve Month Period, and Regulating the Reasons Landlords are Permitted to Terminate Certain Residential Tenancies as of the Effective Date of this Ordinance on Residential Rental Units Located within City Limits" Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1447, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 11, SECTION 129 TO THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE, IMPOSING A MORATORIUM PROHIBITING CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL UNITS FROM RENT INCREASES IN EXCESS OF THREE PERCENT (3%) ABOVE THE CURRENT RENT AND PROHIBITING MORE THAN ONE RENT INCREASE IN ANY TWELVE MONTH PERIOD, AND REGULATING THE REASONS LANDLORDS ARE PERMITTED TO TERMINATE CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE ON RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS LOCATED WITHIN CITY LIMITS". Item was motion to bring forward in the beginning of the meeting. Mayor Lozano opened the public hearing and seeing no one wishing to speak public hearing was closed. MOTION: It was moved Paul Hernandez, seconded by Manuel Lozano to adopt Motioned. AYES: Avila, Hernandez, Pacheco, Garcia, Lozano [5 — 0]. Passes. CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE DISSOLVED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR All items listed are considered to be routine business by the City Council and will be approved with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a City Councilmember so requests, in which case, the item will be removed from the general order of business and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. SA-1 Successor Agency to the Dissolved Community Development Commission of the City of Baldwin Park Treasurer's Report — October 2019 Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for October 2019. MOTION: It was moved Manuel Lozano, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Avila, Hernandez, Pacheco, Garcia, Lozano [5 — 0]. Passes. REPORTS OF OFFICERS 15. Review of Commission Applications and Consideration of Appointments/Reappointments to Fill the Scheduled Vacancies for the Housing, Planning, and Recreation Commissions Motion to appoint the following: Planning Commission: 1) Marlen Garcia 2) Nancy Lozano Recreation and Community Services Commission: 1) Cecilia Bernal 3) Dawn Cervantes 2) Maria Fajardo 4) Diane Velez City Council Regular Meeting — 12-04-2019 Page 5 of 6 Housing Commission will remain open. MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Monica Garcia to adopt Motioned. AYES: Avila, Hernandez, Pacheco, Garcia, Lozano [5 — 0]. Passes. 16.Approve and Adopt Resolution No. 2019-056 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 San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District, as Appropriate Motion to appoint Mayor Lozano as Delegate and Mayor Pro Tern Garcia as alternate to the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector control District in Resolution No. 2019-056, entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Appointing Representatives and Alternates as Official Representatives of the City". MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Paul Hernandez to adopt Motioned. AYES: Avila, Hernandez, Pacheco, Garcia, Lozano [5 — 0]. Passes. CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS None Listed ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to discuss, and all other matters having been addressed, a motion was made by Mayor Lozano to adjourn the meeting at 8:17 p.m. ATTEST: Manuel Lozano, Mayor Jean M. Ayala, City Clerk ATTEST: STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SS: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK I, Shirley Quinones, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park do hereby certify that the foregoing actions were taken by the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park at a Regular meeting thereof held on December 4, 2019. Shirley Quinones Chief Deputy City Clerk City Council Regular Meeting — 12-04-2019 Page 6 of 6