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BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
June 1, 2022, 7: 00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER - 14403 E. Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, 91706 These minutes are presented in Agenda order.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:07 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tern Damian.
INVOCATION
The invocation was provided by Pastor Jackson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chief Robert Lopez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Garcia performed roll call:
MEMBERS
Councilmember Alejandra Avila ( teleconference)
Councilmember Monica Garcia ( teleconference)
Councilmember Paul C. Hernandez ( present)
Mayor Pro Tern Daniel Damian ( teleconference)
Mayor Emmanuel J. Estrada ( excused/ present at 7:27)
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Tafoya reported that there was no reportable action as there was no closed session.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Jose Martinez, VCWD General Manager presented Emergency Drought Regulations Update.
Marlene Armis- Moreno, Board member of the Mark Daniels Music Foundation presented scholarship awards to Deidre Barragan, SVHS Flute and Lizzy Taborada, SVHS Vocal.
Mayor Estrada presented the Pride Month Proclamation to the Caballero Family and Ralph Galvan, Board Director of Valley County Water District.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Estrada opened Public Communication approximately at 7:54 p.m.
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The following spoke during public comments:
1) Kianna Martinez requested phone call; Clerk called an no answer. 2) Valerie Munoz
3) Public Speaker 1
4) John Rios
5) Greg Tuttle
6) Abel
7) Denca
8) Public Speaker 2
9) Public Speaker 3
Seeing no more public comment Mayor Estrada closed Public Communication.
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 Daniel Damian to adopt Motioned. AYES: Avila, Garcia, Hernandez, Damian, Estrada [ 5 — 0]. Passes.
2. Approval of Resolution No. 2022- 025 Calling of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, 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
Motion to:
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 Elections 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.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motioned. AYES: Avila, Garcia, Hernandez, Damian, Estrada [ 5 — 0]. Passes.
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)
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Motion to 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".
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motioned. AYES: Avila, Garcia, Hernandez, Damian, Estrada [ 5 — 0]. Passes.
4. Accept Plans and Specifications and Award for City Project No. CIP 19- 41 San Gabriel River Commuter Bikeway Trail Project
Motion to:
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.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motioned. AYES: Avila, Garcia, Hernandez, Damian, Estrada [ 5 — 0]. Passes.
5. Adoption of 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 ( SB 1)— the Road Repair and Accountability Act" Motion to:
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.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motioned. AYES: Avila, Garcia, Hernandez, Damian, Estrada [ 5 — 0]. Passes.
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.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motioned. AYES: Avila, Garcia, Hernandez, Damian, Estrada [ 5 — 0]. Passes.
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7. Approve Contract with LRS Audio to Provide Stage, 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.
MOTION: It was moved by Monica Garcia, seconded by Paul Hernandez to adopt Motioned. AYES: Avila, Garcia, Hernandez, Damian, Estrada [ 5 — 0]. Passes.
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
Public Hearing opened at approximately 8: 34 p. m., see no public comment Public Hearing was closed.
Motion to 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."
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Avila, Garcia, Hernandez, Damian, Estrada [ 5— 0]. Passes
9. Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 2022- 029, Ordering the Assessments for the Citywide Park Maintenance District for FY 2022- 2023 Public Hearing opened at approximately 8: 35 p. m., see no public comment Public Hearing was closed.
Motion to 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."
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Monica Garcia to adopt Motioned. AYES: Avila, Garcia, Hernandez, Damian, Estrada [ 5 — 0]. Passes.
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)
Public Hearing opened at approximately 8: 36 p. m., The following spoke during public comment: 1) Public Speaker 4. Seeing no more public comment, Public Hearing was closed.
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Motion to:
1. Adopt Resolution 2022- 030 entitled, " A RESOLUTION 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)";
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motioned. AYES: Avila, Damian, Estrada NAYES: Garcia, Hernandez [ 3— 2]. Passes.
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 1-10 FREEWAY WITHIN THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK".
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motioned. AYES: Avila, Damian, Estrada NAYES: Garcia, Hernandez [ 3— 2]. Passes.
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 Motion to:
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.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motioned. AYES: Avila, Hernandez. Damian, Estrada NAYES: Garcia [ 4— 1]. Passes.
CITY COUNCIL/ CITY CLERK/ CITY TREASURER/ STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATION 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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Mayor Pro Tern Damian requests Council consideration and direction to create a pilot program in partnership with Oath to 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 ARPA funds and serve up to 6 homes over a 12 month- period; and
Mayor Pro Tern Damian requests Council discussion and direction for staff to coordinate the city's effort in reinforcing the use of safe and sane fireworks and informing 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 advertisethe City of BaldwinParks' 4thof July Spectacular event in collaboration with the Baldwin Park Unified School District scheduled to be held on Saturday, July 2ndat the Sierra Vista High School Field.
Council Member Hernandez requests Council 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
Motion to adjourn was made by Mayor Estrada, second by Councilmember Garcia at approximately 10:09 p.m.
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ATTEST:
Marlen Garcia, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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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 eld on Jun; 1, 2022
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Approved: May 3, 2023
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