AGENDA
BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
August 3, 2022
07:00pm
COUNCIL CHAMBER
14403 E. Pacific Avenue
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
(626) 960-4011
COUNCIL CHAMBER
Audio Streaming will be available at:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLZ0_dDFRjy59rhiDZ13Fg/featured?view_as=subscriber http://baldwinpark.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=10 Audio Streaming Simultaneously in Spanish will be available at:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3bPFBIHcoPIks1XqetmGcA/featured?view_as=subscriber Emmanuel J. Estrada
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Mayor/Chair
Daniel Damian
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Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair
Alejandra Avila
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Councilmember/Member
Monica Garcia
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Councilmember/Member
Paul Hernandez
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Councilmember/Member
PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES AND PAGERS WHILE MEETING IS IN PROCESS
POR FAVOR DE APAGAR SUS TELEFONOS CELULARES Y BEEPERS DURANTE LA JUNTA
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. If you wish to address the City Council or any of its Agencies, you may do so during the PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS period noted on the agenda. Each person is allowed three (3) minutes speaking time. A Spanish speaking interpreter is available for your convenience.
COMENTARIOS DEL PUBLICO
Se invita al público a dirigirse al Concilio o cualquiera 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. Si usted desea la oportunidad de dirigirse al Concilio o alguna de sus Agencias, podrá hacerlo durante el período de Comentarios del Público (Public Communications) anunciado en la agenda. A cada persona se le permite hablar por tres (3) minutos. Hay un intérprete para su conveniencia.
Any written public record relating to an agenda item for an open session of a regular meeting of the City Council that is distributed to the City Council less than 72 hours prior to that meeting will be available for public inspection at City Hall in the City Clerk's office at 14403 E. Pacific Avenue, 3rd Floor during normal business hours (Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) City Council
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
• New Staff Introduction - Assistant Planner, Jesus Astorga-Rios
• Introduction of New Community Development Director Ron Garcia
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 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 August 3, 2022 to [email protected]. You will be contacted by a staff member and will be granted 3 (three) minutes to speak live during the 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
1. City of Baldwin Park’s Warrants and Demands Staff recommends that the City Council ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
STAFF REPORT
2. Approval of form of 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 is recommending that the City Council:
1. Approve the form of the attached Agreements for use in the Program; and 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.
STAFF REPORT
3. Notification to City of Baldwin Park City Council of the Upcoming Request for Proposals in Consideration of As-Needed Building and Safety Service Staff recommends that City Council authorize the Director of Community Development issue an RFP for as needed building and safety services.
STAFF REPORT
4. Authorization to Proceed with Advertisement of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Printing of the Baldwin Park Now Staff recommends that City Council authorize the Director of Recreation and Community Services to proceed with advertisement of an RFP for the printing of the BP NOW.
STAFF REPORT
5. Adoption of a Resolution to Continue Conducting City Council/Commission/Board Meetings Remotely in Accordance with the Brown Act Executive Order and AB 361 Staff recommends that City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-039 to continue conducting City Council/Commission/Board Meetings remotely in accordance with the Brown Act executive orders and AB 361 (covering meetings held from August 3, 2022, through September 2, 2022) and re-evaluate the state of emergency every 30 days to make findings under the bill’s teleconferencing exemptions.
STAFF REPORT
6. Approval of Employment Agreement with Ron Garcia for the Position of Community Development Director Staff recommends that the City Council approve the agreement with Ron Garcia for the position of Community Development Director and direct the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
STAFF REPORT
7. Approval of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park Setting Priorities for Filing Arguments Regarding a City Measure and Directing the City Attorney to Prepare an Impartial Analysis Staff recommends that the City Council Resolutions setting priorities for filing of arguments regarding city measures and direct the City Attorney to prepare impartial analysis.
STAFF REPORT
8. Authorization to Appropriate Funding for the Garvey Family Bridge Housing Project Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Authorize the Director of Recreation and Community Services to accept the budget allocation of $478,080 and execute an agreement with Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA) and Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate the funding for operations support; and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate funding from the Homeless Housing Pilot Program HHPP grant in the amount of $527,831 for operations support; and
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate funding from the ARPA funds in amount of $72,051.86 for operations support, and $327,831.00 for capital support; and
4. Authorize the Director of Finance to make the necessary budget adjustments and the Director of Recreation and Community Services to process the necessary documents.
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE DISSOLVED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
SA-1
Fiscal Year 2022-23 Amendment Budget
Staff recommends that Council to approve:
1. The fiscal year 2022-23 Amended Budget and resolutions for: • City of Baldwin Park by Resolution No. 2022-045, and • Finance Authority by Resolution No. FA 2022-002, and
• Municipal Financing Authority by Resolution No. MFA 2022-002, and • Housing Authority by Resolution No. HA 2022-004, and
• Successor Agency by Resolution No. 2022-002, and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate funding and make necessary budget amendments; and
3. Authorize the CEO and HR to begin the hiring process of the approved requests by the City Council; and
4. Approve Resolution No. 2022-046 to revise the Comprehensive Pay Schedule to reflect the FY 22-23 Amended Budget in accordance with CalPERS Guidelines.
STAFF REPORT
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
9. Approval of Resolution No. 2022-047 and Resolution No. 2022-048 Ordering the Submission to the Qualified Electors of the City of Baldwin Park of a Certain Measure Relating to Term Limits for City Elected Officials and the Electing Five Councilmembers with an Annually Rotating Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore at the General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, as Called by Resolution No. 2022-025 Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and provide direction on the details of the attached ordinances; and if agreed upon:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-047 entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Ordering the Submission of the Qualified Electors of the City of a Certain Measure Relating to term limits for elected officials at the General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, as called by Resolution No. 2022-025”.; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-048 entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City Baldwin Park, California, Ordering the Submission of the Qualified Electors of the City of a Certain Measure Relating to Electing Five Councilmembers with an Annually Rotating Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore Commencing in 2024 at the General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, as Called by Resolution No. 2022-025”.
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL/ CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATION Request by Mayor Pro Tem Damian
• Mayor Pro Tem Damian requests discussion and direction for staff to report back on enforcement boundaries regarding the homeless community with mental disabilities and/or substance abuse.
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
I, Marlen Garcia, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park hereby certify 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.
Marlen Garcia
City Clerk
PLEASE NOTE: Copies of staff reports and supporting documentation pertaining to each item on this agenda are available for public viewing and inspection at City Hall, 2nd Floor Lobby Area (14403 E. Pacific Avenue) or at the Los Angeles County Public Library in the City of Baldwin Park(4181 Baldwin Park Boulevard). For further information regarding agenda items, please contact the office of the City Clerk at 626.960-4011, ext. 466 or via e-mail at [email protected]
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)