AGENDA
BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL
VIRTUAL REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBER - 14403 E. Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, 91706
February 16, 2022
7:00 PM
THE COUNCIL CHAMBER WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
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Emmanuel J. Estrada - Mayor
Daniel Damian - Mayor Pro Tem
Alejandra Avila - Council Member
Monica Garcia - Council Member
Paul C. Hernandez - Council Member
PLEASE TURN OFF ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES DURING THE MEETING.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The public is encouraged to address the City
Council or any of its Agencies listed on this
agenda on any matter posted on the agenda
or on any other matter within its jurisdiction.
In accordance with Chapter 39 of the
Baldwin Park Municipal Code, Speakers
must address the Council as a whole and
refrain from making impertinent, slanderous,
or profane remarks or disrupt the peace of
the meeting.
COMENTARIOS DEL PÚBLICO
Se invita al público a dirigirse al Concilio o cualquier otra de sus Agencias nombradas en esta agenda,
para hablar sobre cualquier asunto publicado en la
agenda o cualquier tema que esté bajo su
jurisdicción. De acuerdo con el capítulo 39 del
Código Municipal de la Ciudad de Baldwin Park, los
comentaros deben
se dirigidos al Concilio como
una sola entidad, y no ser impertinentes,
difamatorios, o profanos, o interrumpir la paz de la
reunión.
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CITY COUNCIL
VIRTUAL REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Council Members: Alejandra Avila, Monica Garcia, Paul C.
Hernandez, Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Damian , and Mayor Emmanuel J.
Estrada
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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 and each Council Member is paid an additional stipend of $30 for attending the Housing Authority meeting and $50 for attending the Finance Authority meeting.
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
• Cannabis Program Presentation
Presented by Benjamin Martinez, Director of Community Development and HDL Companies
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Three (3) minute speaking time limit
Tres (3) minutos será el límite para hablar
THIS IS THE TIME SET ASIDE TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
PLEASE NOTIFY THE CITY CLERK IF YOU REQUIRE THE SERVICES OF AN INTERPRETER No action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless c ertain emergency or special circumstances exist. The legislative body or its staff may: 1) Briefly respond to statements made or questions asked by persons; or 2) Direct staff to investigate and/or schedule matters for consideration at a future meeting. [Government Code §54954.2]
ESTE ES EL PERIODO DESIGNADO PARA DIRIGIRSE AL CONCILIO
FAVOR DE NOTIFICAR A LA SECRETARIA SI REQUIERE LOS SERVICIOS DEL INTERPRETE No se podra tomar acción en algún asunto a menos que sea incluido en la agenda, o a menos que exista algúna emergencia o circunstancia especial. El cuerpo legislativo y su personal podran: 1) Responder brevemente a declaraciónes o preguntas hechas por personas; o 2) Dirigir personal a investigar y/o fijar asuntos para tomar en consideración en juntas proximas. [Codigo de Gobierno §54954.2]
If you wish to comment on agenda items, please email your name, City of residence, item number and a phone number where you will be available between the hours of 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM on February 16, 2022 to [email protected]. You will be contacted by a staff member and will be granted 3 (three) minutes to speak live during t he meeting. If you are a non- English Speaker and require translation services in another language other than Spanish, or sign, please indicate your request in your communication up to 48 hours prior to the meeting. If large numbers of persons wishing to speak are gathered (a reduc tion of the speaking time allotted for each speaker may be announced). A one hour limit may be placed on the time for public communications so that City business can be conducted, after which time, communications can resume.
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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.
1. City of Baldwin Park’s Warrants and Demands
Staff recommends that the City Council ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
2. Meeting Minutes
Staff recommends that the City Council approve meeting minutes for the following City Council Meetings:
Special City Council Meeting of February 2, 2022.
Regular City Council Meeting of February 2, 2022.
3. Treasurer’s Report – December 2021
Staff recommends that Council receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for December 2021
.
4. Claim Rejection
Staff recommends that the City Council reject the following claims and direct staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimant(s):
Edwin Parra The claimant alleges POBAR rights were violated, discrimination, hostile work environment, harassment, and whistle blower retaliation.
Frank Real The claimant alleges POBAR rights were violated, discrimination, hostile work environment, harassment, and whistle blower retaliation.
Cetina Gonzalo The claimant alleges POBAR rights were violated, discrimination, hostile work environment, harassment, and whistle blower retaliation.
Jose Jimenez The claimant alleges POBAR rights were violated, discrimination, hostile work environment, harassment, and whistle blower retaliation.
Luis Valdivia The claimant alleges POBAR rights were violated, discrimination, hostile work environment, harassment, and whistle blower retaliation.
These government claims, and all government claims, should be considered as potential lawsuits in the future. Thus, it is requested that all City Staff, the Mayor and all Council Members refrain from making any statements, whether public or private in n ature. It is important that no statements be made so as to not prejudice this claim in any way which can happen if public or private comments are made about this claim by City staff or Council Members.
5. Approve an Industrial Disability Retirement (IDR) Claim for Joseph D. Bartolotti Staff recommends that the City Council approve the IDR and Resolution No. 2022- 003 effectuating the approval.
6. Approve an Industrial Disability Retirement (IDR) Claim for Darryl R. Kosaka Staff recommends that the City Council approve the IDR and Resolution No. 2022- 004 effectuating the approval.
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7. Ratify and Adopt Resolution to Approve Updates to the City of Baldwin Park Job Clarification Plan to include Revisions to the Class Specifications of Police Captain, Police Lieutenant and Police Sergeant
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 2022- 005 to update the class specifications for Police Captain, Police Lieutenant and Police Sergeant, respectively.
8. Award of Contract with Shaw Integrated Solutions for CIP22 -029 Replacement of Carpet for Teen Center
Staff recommends that the City Council:
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 Director of Recreation & Community Services to Execute the Contract with Shaw Integrated Solutions.
9. Approving the form of the Agreements to be used with the San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity, Inc. to I mplement an Acquisition and Rehabilitation Housing Program using HOME Investment Partnership Act Program Funds to Create Homeownership Opportunities
Staff is recommending that the City Council:
1. Approve the form of the attached Agreements for use in the Program; and
2. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and City Attorney to carry out all subsequent and needed actions to proceed with the Program, including approving real estate purchase transactions, and executing agreements.
10. Consideration of an Agreement between the City of Baldwin Park and the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust to Provide Homeless Housing and Related Services for Homeless Families at 13167 Garvey Avenue
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Approve the Resolution No. 2022-006 directing the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to execute the Agreement between the City of Baldwin Park and the SGVRHT; and
2. Direct the Director of Community Development to prepare and invoice the SGVRHT for 25% of the HHPP grant award or $312,500 within 30 days; and
3. Direct the Director of Community Development to prepare a site plan and schematic design for the housing development and, wh en ready, return to the City Council for review, discussion, and direction thereof; and
4. Authorize the Director of Finance to make the necessary appropriations and budget adjustments for the HHPP grant funds.
11. Second reading of Ordinance No. 1467 Entitled: “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Amending Chapter 50 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code and Enacting a New Section in Chapter 50 Establishing Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction Requirements Under Senate Bill (SB) 1383 Related to Short-lived Climate Pollutants (SLCP)”
Staff recommends that the City Council waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1467, entitled: “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Amending Chapter 50 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code and Enacting a New Section in Chapter 50 Establishing Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction Requirements Under Senate Bill (SB) 1383 Related to Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCP)”.
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12. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-007 Entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park Authorizing Submittal of Applications for all CalRecycle Grant and Payment Programs”
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022- 007 entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park Authorizing Submittal of Applications for all CalRecycle Grant and Payment Programs”.
13. Award Professional Service Agreement to La Cañada Design Group (LCDG) for Landscape, Architectural and Engineering Design Services for the Completion of the Zocalo/Civic Center Park Plaza Project and Conceptual Designs for a New City Hall Annex Building and Facade Upgrades to the Exterior of the City Hall Building Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute a professional services agreement with La Ca ñada Design Group Inc. (LCDG) in the amount of $346,770 for architectural and engineering design services of the Zocalo/ Civic Plaza Project; and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate $236,480 from Fund No. 270 - SB-
129 California Natural Resources Agency/California Department of Parks and Recreation, appropriate $34,240 from Fund No. 275 – ARPA American Rescue Plan Act (Loss Revenue Category ), appropriate $76,050 from Fund No. 245 – Prop C to fully fund the project; and
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to record the State Parks grant in the amount of $6,000,000 under Grant Fund No. 270 and make the necessary appropriations and budget adjustments; and
4. Authorize the Director of Public Works to process the necessary invoice and payment documentation.
14. Approval of Employment Agreement with Veronica Alvarez for the Position of Accounting Manager
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the agreement with Veronica Alvarez for the position of Accounting Manager and direct the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute it.
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 – December 2021 Staff recommends that the Board receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for December2021.
SA-2 Successor Agency to the Dissolved Community Development Commission of the City of Baldwin Park Warrants and Demands
Staff recommends that the Board ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
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SA-3 Successor Agency to the Dissolved Community Development Commission of the City of Baldwi n Park Approving the Form of the Agreements to be used with the San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity, Inc. to implement an Acquisition and Rehabilitation Housing Program using Low - and Moderate -Income Housing Funds to Create Homeownership Opportunities
Staff recommends that the Successor Agency:
1. Approve the form of the attached Agreements for use in the Program; and
2. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and City Attorney to carry out all subsequent and needed actions to proceed with the Program, including approving real estate purchase transactions, and executing agreements.
PUBLIC HEARING
15. FY 2022-23 Annual Action Plan Housing and Community Development Needs and Priorities Public Hearing
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing to consider the city’s housing and non-housing community development needs for the preparation of the FY 2022-23 Annual Action Plan; and
2. Following the public hearing, receive and file this report, any comments made by the Mayor, City Council, and/or residents during the public hearing, for inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Annual Action Plan.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
16. Consideration of Ordinance of the City of Baldwin Park to Establish Campaign Contribution Limits and Penalties in Baldwin Park
Staff recommends that the City Council consider the new ordinance and, if acceptable, introduce for first reading, by title only, Ordinance entitled: “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park Establishing Campaign Contribution Limits and Penalties” and direct staff to bring back for second reading and adoption at the next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting.
CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS &
COMMUNICATION
Request by Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Damian
• Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Damian requests City Council discussion and direction to move the City of Baldwin Park’s annual parade from the month of November to the month of December.
ADJOURNMENT
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CERTIFICATION
I, Marlen Garcia, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park hereby certify that, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this 10 th day of
February, 2022.
Marlen Garcia
City Clerk
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Public Works Department or Risk Management at (626) 960- 4011. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable staff to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28 CFR 34.102.104 ADA TITLE II)