AGENDA
BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBER - 14403 E. Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, 91706
June 1, 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
• Emergency Drought Regulations Update
Presented by Jose Martinez, VCWD General Manager
• Mark Daniels Music Foundation Scholarship Recipients
Presented to Deidre Barragan, SVHS Flute and
Lizzy Taborada, SVHS Vocal
• Pride Month Proclamation
Presented to the Caballero Family and
Ralph Galvan, Board Director of Valley County Water District
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 staf f 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 June 1, 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.
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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. Approval of Resolution No. 2022-025 Calling of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tue sday, November 8, 2022, and Request Approval from the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to Consolidate the General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-025 entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to Order the Consolidation of a General Municipal Election to be Held on November 8, 2022 with the Statewide General Election to be held in the County of Los Angeles the same Day and Authorize the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to Canvass the Returns of said General Municipal Election; and Request that the Registrar -Recorder/County Clerk of said County be Permitted to Render Election Services to the City of Baldwin Park Relating to the Election Services to the City of Baldwin Park Relating to the Conduct of said General Municipal Election Pursuant to California Electi ons Pursuant to California Elections Code Sections Code Section 10403”; and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to allocate an amount not to exceed $200,000 based on the County’s cost estimate for FY 2022/23; and
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to approve any budget amendments should they be necessary.
3. Approval of Resolution No. 2022 -026 Affirming the Creation of an Ad Hoc Committee and Confirming the Selection of its Officers to the Stakeholders Advisory Committee (SAC)
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022- 026 entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park California, Approving the Formation of the Stakeholders Ad Hoc Committee and Confirming the Selection of its Officers”.
4. Accept Plans and Specifications and Award for City Project No. CIP 19- 41 San Gabriel River Commuter Bikeway Trail Project
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve and award the contract to All American Asphalt Company, Corona, CA in the amount of $985,312.00; and
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to approve the proposal from Infrastructure Engineers (IE) in the amount of $68,972.00 for the Construction Management and Inspection Services; and
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety (TDA) Fund #243 in the amount of $130,245.00 and Proposition C Fund #245 in the amount of $140,562.50; and
4. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract for the San Gabriel River Commuter Bikeway Project.
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5. Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-027 “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, A dopting the Fiscal Year 2022- 23 Project List to be Funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) – the Road Repair and Accountability Act” Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2022- 027, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Adopting the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Project List to be Funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB1) – the Road Repair and Accountability Act”; and
2. Authorize the Finance Director to appropriate projected FY 2022-23 SB1 funds in the amount of $1,730,913; and
3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to file necessary documentation to satisfy SB1 funding requirements and act as the signature authority.
6. Accept Construction Improvements and Authorize the Filling of a Notice of Completion for City Project, CIP 20 -115 Citywide Energy Efficiency Improvement Project
Staff recommends that City Council:
1. Accept the construction improvements by Tanko Streetlighting, Inc. and authorize the recordation of a Notice of Completion for City Project No. CIP 20-115; and
2. Authorize the release of retention funds in the amount of $19,142.84 to TANKO Streetlighting, Inc. upon the expiration of 35-day notice period.
7. Approve Contract with LRS Audio to Provide Sta ge, Audio & Lighting for the Downtown Street Market
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve the Contract with LRS Audio in the amount $65,020; and
2. Authorize Director of Recreation & Community Services to execute the agreement and any associated documents; and
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate funding and make necessary changes to the budget.
PUBLIC HEARING
8. Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 2022 -028, Ordering the Assessments for the Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District for FY 2022-2023
Staff recommends that Council hold a Public Hearing, and after considering testimony, adopt Resolution No. 2022-028, entitled “A Resolution of The City Council of The City of Baldwin Park, California, Ordering the Annual Levy and Collection of Assessment Associated with Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District for FY2022-2023, and Authorizing the Los Angeles County Assessor to Add this Special Assessment to the Property Tax Bills.”
9. Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 2022 -029, Ordering the Assessments for the Citywide Park Maintenance District for FY 2022-2023 Staff recommends that the Council hold a Public Hearing and after considering testimony, adopt Resolution No. 2022- 029 entitled “A Resolution of The City Council of The City of Baldwin Park, California, Ordering the Annual Levy and Collection of Assessment Associated with the Citywide Park Maintenance Assessment District for FY2022-2023, and Authorizing the Los Angeles County Assessor to Add this Special Assessment to the Property Tax Bills.”
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10. A Request to the City Council from the Planning Commission to Approve Development Agreement 19 -03 to Allow the Construction of a Double -Faced LED Digital, Billboard (Location: 1529 Virginia Avenue; Applicant: Lamar, of Los Angeles; Case Numbers: DA 19-03)
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution 2022- 030 entitled, “A RE SOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE (1) AN INITIAL STUDY AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND (2) DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 19 -03 TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION A
DOUBLE-FACED LED DIGITAL BILLBOARD WITHIN THE I -C, INDUSTRIAL - COMMERCIAL ZONE. (LOCATION: 1529 VIRGINIA AVENUE, APN: 8558 -032-018 APPLICANT: LAMAR OF LOS ANGELES. CASE NUMBER: DA 19-03)”; and
2. Hold a Public Hearing and after considering testimony, Introduce for first reading, by title only, Ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK TO
ENTER INTO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH LAMAR OF LOS ANGELES
FOR THE APPROVAL OF A TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DOUBLE -
FACED LED DIGITAL, BILLBOARD STRUCTURE AT THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1529 VIRGINIA AVENUE ALONG THE I -10 FREEWAY WITHIN THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK”.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
11. Authorization to Accept Budget Allocation from Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) for Operational Funding at Garvey Family Bridge Housing Site and Consideration for Approval of the Draft Site Layout Plan and Schematic Design
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Authorize to accept a budget allocation of up to $821,250 from LAHSA for the operations at Garvey Family Bridge Housing; and
2. Approve initial draft proposed site layout plan and schematic design; and
3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to move the project into the development phase and to coordinate with various entities in all elements as necessary to complete the construction improvements; and
4. Authorize the Director of Recreation and Community Services to submit notice to receive budget allocation to LAHSA and execute any necessary documents associated with the funding allocation; and
5. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate funding and make necessary changes to the budget.
CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS &
COMMUNICATION
Request by Mayor Emmanuel J. Estrada
• Mayor Estrada requests Council consideration and direction to implement a pilot program in conjunction with the BPUSD to offer domestic violence educational courses to high school students utilizing ARPA community funds.
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Request by Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Damian
• Mayor Pro Tem Damian requests C ouncil consideration and direction to create a pilot program in partnership with Oath t o Country Foundation that promotes neighborhood beautification efforts. The program will focus on serving senior veterans, disabled veterans, widowed spouses of veterans and seniors who are having difficulty maintaining their homes/properties. The pilot program will utilize $25,000 from AR PA funds and serve up to 6 homes over a 12 month-period; and
• Mayor Pro Tem Damian r equests Council discussion and direction for staff to coordinate the city's effort in reinforcing the use of safe and sane fireworks and inform ing the community of the dangers and fines associated with illegal uses of explosives . This informative campaign should be publicized via a press release, poster board messages on bus shelters , public works construction boards, park marquees, all social media outlets, flyers distributed and placed in key locations and on our city’s website. Additionally, direct staff to advertise the City of Baldwin Parks’ 4
th of July S pectacular event in collaboration
with the Baldwin Park Unified School District scheduled to be held on Saturday, July 2 nd at the Sierra Vista High School Field.
Request by Council Member Paul C. Hernandez
Over the last few months, the Baldwin Park Police Department has recovered several of guns during their normal course of operation. The nation and neighboring cities have seen mass shooting events in the month of May.
• Council Member Hernandez requests Co uncil discussion and direction on organizing a gun-purchasing program to reduce the number of firearms on our streets and host this event at a regional level alongside our neighboring cities; and • Council Member Hernandez requests the Baldwin Park Police Chief provide a briefing on school security in partnership with Baldwin Park Unified School District and ways to help reduce serious crimes in and around our local schools.
ADJOURNMENT
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 26 th day of May
2022.
Marlen Garcia
City Clerk
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