AGENDA
BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBER - 14403 E. Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, 91706
August 3, 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
• 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 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 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 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 Counci lmember 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 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 H omeownership 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.
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.
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.
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 e xecutive 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.
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.
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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.
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 D irector 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.
9. 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 a Resolution No. 2022- 046 to revise the Comprehensive Pay Schedule to reflect the FY 22-23 Amended Budget in accordance with CalPERS Guidelines.
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CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE DISSOLVED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
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 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.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
10. 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 Q ualified 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”.
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.
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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 28 th day of July
2022.
Marlen Garcia
City Clerk
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