AGENDA
BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBER - 14403 E. Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, 91706
April 6, 2022
7:00 PM
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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
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
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
• Certificate in Recognition for the National Association for Bilingual Education 1st Place Essay Contest Recipient
Presented to Kiara Aparicio
• Certificate in Recognition for the California Association for Bilingual Education 1st Place Essay Contest Recipient
Presented to Stephanie Wang
• Certificate in Recognition of Sierra Vista High School 21 -22 Varsity Girls Montview Basketball League Champions
Presented to Girls Basketball Head Coach Sandra Dickering and Team
• Donate for Life Proclamation
Presented to Jolene Vargas Onelegacy Ambassador
• Arbor Day Proclamation
Presented to the Recreation/Community Services Commission
• Earth Day Proclamation
Presented to Keep Baldwin Park Beautiful Participants
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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 certain emergency or special circumstances ex ist. 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 circ unstancia 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 April 6, 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 reduction 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.
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 March 16, 2022.
Regular City Council Meeting of March 16, 2022.
3. Purchase Agreement with Gerkey Trust for NWC Joanbridge Street & Maine Avenue Property (APN 8536-016-001)
Staff recommends that the City Council to:
1. Approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Gerkey Trust for NWC Joanbridge Street and Maine Avenue Property (APN 8536-016-001); and
2. Authorize Chief Executive O fficer to Execute Agreement and any further documents necessary to complete the acquisition of the property; and
3. Authorize Finance Director to appropriate funds and make necessary amendments to complete transaction according to the Agreement.
4. Ratify and Adopt a Resolution Approving Temporary Employment for Silvia Godoy, Recreation Leader III
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution 2022- 014 authorizing the Mayor to Execute a part -time, temporary employment agreement ; and authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate funding and make necessary amendments to the budget.
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5. Approve a Resolution to add a New Part -Time Position of City Clerk Specialist to the Comprehensive City of Baldwin Park Pay Schedule
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 2022- 2015 to add the salary range and steps for the part -time City Clerk Specialist part time position to be effective, April 6, 2022; and authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate funding to cover this new proposed position and make necessary amendments to the budget.
6. Approval of an Agreement with Pri me Government Solutions Inc. for Legislative Management Suite
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Authorize the Mayor to execute a three- year agreement with Prime Government Solutions Inc. with an additional annual renewal option in an amount not to exceed $146,400 based on the sole source purchasing process per BPMC §34.23(B):
Bidding exceptions; and
2. Authorize Director of Finance to make all necessary appropriation and budget adjustments from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) revenue replacement category.
7. Authorization to Enter into Lease Agreement for Two New Copy Machines Staff recommends that the City Council approve entering into a 60- month Lease Agreement with CBE Office Solutions through Cell Business Equipment for two new Sharp copy machines.
8. Adoption of a Resolution to Continue Conducting City Council/Commission/Board Meetings Remotely in Accordance with the Brown Act Executive Order and CB 361
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022- 016 to continue conducting City Council Commission/Board Meetings remotely in accordance with the Brown Act executive orders and AB 361 (covering meetings held from April 6, 2022 through May 6, 2022) and re- evaluate the stat e of emergency every 30 days to mak e findings under the bill’s teleconferencing exemptions.
9. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1469 Entitled: “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Amending Chapter 153 of the Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) as it Pertains to Implementation of the Baldwin Park Downtown Specific Plan”
Staff recommends that the City Council waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1469, entitled: “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Amending Chapter 153 of the Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) as it Pertains to Implementation of the Baldwin Park Downtown Specific Plan”.
10. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1470 Entitled: “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Amending Chapter 73 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code Relating to Speed Limits on Certain Streets”
Staff recommends that the City Council waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1470, entitled: “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, Cali fornia, Amending Chapter 73 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code Relating to Speed Limits on Certain Streets”.
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CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS &
COMMUNICATION
Request by Mayor Emmanuel J. Estrada
• Mayor Estrada requests discussion and direction to start a strategic plan with HOME ARPA funds that includes legal and service partnerships. • Mayor Estrada requests discussion regarding a June Pride event hosted by the City of Baldwin Park.
Request by Council Member Monica Garcia
• Council Member Garcia requests community outreach to inform the business community along Ramona Boulevard and the community at-large of the proposed street closure of little Maine for Zocalo Plaza. Engage as follows:
1. Community developm ent staff to walk the businesses along Ramona Blvd and Sterling Way, specifically those abutting the proposed Zocalo Plaza, and personally invite the managers/owners to upcoming community meetings. Leave behind materials that show the proposed improvements and street closure.
2. Send postcards with proposed plaza and street closure to residents as per City Planning protocols for community development projects (500 foot radius).
3. Display plaza design and announce street closure in the NOW newsletter for the community at-large.
4. Post materials on city social media outlets.
All of this to engage with and inform the community regarding the street closure of little Maine which has been heavily utilized by constituents across the city.
Request by Council Member Paul C. Hernandez
• Council Member Hernandez requests discussion to explore the creation of Baldwin Park Youth Commission to provide insights and needs to the city, help build leadership skills, prepare for a professional career in public or community service, and obtain a unique insight into how local government functions ; and discuss with the Chief of Police expanding and revamping the Reserve Officer Program. Allow for retired officers to support various functions of the department and train residents to become Reserve Officers.
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 31 st day of
March, 2022.
Marlen Garcia
City Clerk
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