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BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL VIRTUAL REGULAR MEETING
February 16, 2022, 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER - 14403 E. Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, 91706
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:06 p.m. by Mayor Estrada.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chief of Police Robert A. Lopez.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Garcia performed roll call:
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Council Member Alejandra Avila
Council Member Paul C. Hernandez
Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Damian
Mayor Emmanuel J. Estrada
Council Member Monica Garcia - Excused
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION DURING OPEN SESSION
City Attorney Tafoya announced the City Council will reconvene into closed session following the regular session and will report out at the conclusion of the 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 meetingand $ 50 for attendingthe Finance Authoritymeeting. 9
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Cannabis Program Presentation presented by Benjamin Martinez, Director of Community Development and HDL Companies
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Estrada opened Public Communications at approximately 7:43 p.m. 1) Greg Tuttle
2) John Rios
3) Katherine Loeser
Mayor Estrada closed public communications at approximately 7:53 p.m.
Regular Meeting Minutes— 02- 16- 2022
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. City of Baldwin Park' s Warrants and Demands
Motion to ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Paul Hernandez to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Hernandez, Avila, Damian, [ 4— 0]. Passes
2. Meeting Minutes
Motion to 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.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Paul Hernandez to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Hernandez, Avila, Damian, [ 4— 0]. Passes
3. Treasurer' s Report— December 2021
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer' s Report for December 2021.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Paul Hernandez to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Hernandez, Avila, Damian, [ 4— 0]. Passes
4. Claim Rejection
Motion to 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 nature. 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.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Paul Hernandez to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Hernandez, Avila, Damian, [ 4— 0]. Passes Regular Meeting Minutes— 02- 16- 2022
5. Approve an Industrial Disability Retirement ( IDR) Claim for Joseph D. Bartolotti Motion to approve the IDR and Resolution No. 2022- 003 effectuating the approval.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Paul Hernandez to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Hernandez, Avila, Damian, [ 4— 0]. Passes
6. Approve an Industrial Disability Retirement ( IDR) Claim for Darryl R. Kosaka Motion to approve the IDR and Resolution No. 2022- 004 effectuating the approval.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Paul Hernandez to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Hernandez, Avila, Damian, [ 4— 0]. Passes
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
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2022- 005 to update the class specifications for Police Captain, Police Lieutenant and Police Sergeant, respectively and add accredited college institution.
MOTION: It was moved by Paul Hernandez, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motioned. AYES: Hernandez, Damian, Estrada, Avila, [ 4— 0]. Passes
8. Award of Contract with Shaw Integrated Solutions for CIP22- 029 Replacement of Carpet for Teen 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 Director of Recreation & Community Services to Execute the Contract with Shaw Integrated Solutions.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Paul Hernandez to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Hernandez, Avila, Damian, [ 4— 0]. Passes
9. 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 HOME Investment Partnership Act Program Funds to Create Homeownership Opportunities
Motion to:
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.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Hernandez, Damian, [ 4— 0]. Passes Regular Meeting Minutes— 02- 16- 2022
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
Motion to:
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 developmentand, when ready, return to the City Council for review, discussion, and direction thereof; and
4. Authorize the Directorof Financeto make the necessaryappropriationsand budget adjustments for the HHPP grant funds.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Hernandez, Damian, [ 4— 0]. Passes
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)" Motion to 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 Municipalc pal 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)".
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Paul Hernandez to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Hernandez, Avila, Damian, [ 4— 0]. Passes
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"
Motion to 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".
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Paul Hernandez to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Hernandez, Avila, Damian, [ 4 — 0]. Passes
13. Award Professional Service Agreement to La Canada 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 Motion to:
1. Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute a professional services agreement with La Canada Design Group Inc. ( LCDG) in the amount of $ 346, 770 for architectural and engineering design services of the Zocalo/ Civic Plaza Project; and Regular Meeting Minutes— 02- 16- 2022
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.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Paul Hernandez to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Hernandez, Avila, Damian, [ 4— 0]. Passes
14. Approval of Employment Agreement with Veronica Alvarez for the Position of Accounting Manager
Motion to approve the agreement with Veronica Alvarez for the position of Accounting Manager and direct the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute it.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Paul Hernandez to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Hernandez, Avila, Damian, [ 4— 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— December 2021 Motion to receive and file the Treasurer' s Report for December 2021.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Hernandez, Damian, [ 4— 0]. Passes SA- 2 Successor Agency to the Dissolved Community Development Commission of the City of Baldwin Park Warrants and Demands
Motion to ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Hernandez, Damian, [ 4— 0]. Passes SA- 3 Successor Agency to the Dissolved Community Development Commission of the City of Baldwin 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
Motion to:
1. Approve the form of the attached Agreements for use in the Program; and Regular Meeting Minutes— 02- 16- 2022
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.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Paul Hernandez to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Hernandez, Avila, Damian, [ 4— 0]. Passes
PUBLIC HEARING
15. FY 2022-23 Annual Action Plan Housing and Community Development Needs and Priorities Public Hearing
Motion to:
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.
Mayor Estrada opened the public hearing at approximately 8: 07 p. m., seeing no one wishing to speak in favor or opposition of the item, Mayor Estrada closed the public hearing at 8:07 p.m.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Hernandez, Damian, [ 4— 0]. Passes
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
16. Consideration of Ordinance of the City of Baldwin Park to Establish Campaign Contribution Limits and Penalties in Baldwin Park
Motion to consider the new ordinance with added amendments 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. Delete Section 40. 03 delete. Section 40. 15 amended. Add section
40. 16 Amendments: Any amendments to this Ordinance shall not act to weaken the Ordinance or act in a manner that is counter to the spirit, purpose, or intent of the Ordinance. Amendment or repeal of any portion of this Ordinance, except mandated by a court of law, shall require a four-fifths vote of the City Council, except for amendments that are clerical or act to further clarify clauses in the Ordinance.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Damian, Avila, Hernandez, [ 4— 0]. Passes Direction to add ordinance to the ballot in November Election and bring staff report with the cost of adding to the ballot.
Regular Meeting Minutes— 02- 16- 2022
CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS &
COMMUNICATION
Mayor Pro Tern Daniel Damian requestsCity Councildiscussionand directionto move the City of Baldwin Park's annual parade from the month of November to the month of December. Also, bring back a proposed budget for the Downtown Street Market and Concerts in the Park events to the next meeting.
The City Council recessed back into Closed Session at approximately 8: 53 p. m. and reconvened into open session at approximately 10:34 p.m.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Tafoya announced no reportable action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Therebeingnootherbusinessto discuss, a motionwas madeby MayorEstrada, secondedby Mayor Pro Tern Damian, to adjournthe meetingat approximately10:32 p.m.
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Emmanue da, Mayor
Marlen Garcia, City Clerk
APPROVED: June 7, 2022
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SS:
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
I, ShirleyQuinones, ChiefDeputyCityClerkof theCityof BaldwinParkdo herebycertifythat the foregoingactionswere taken by the City Councilof the City of Baldwin Park at a regular meeting thereof held on February 16, 2022
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