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BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
August 3, 2022, 7: 00 P. M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER - 14403 E. Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, 91706
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:09 p.m. by Mayor Estrada.
INVOCATION
The invocation was provided by Pastor Flores.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ron Garcia, Community Development Director.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Garcia performed roll call:
MEMBERS:
Council Member Alejandra Avila ( present)
Council Member Monica Garcia ( present)
Council Member Paul C. Hernandez ( absent)
Mayor Pro Tern Daniel Damian ( teleconference)
Mayor Emmanuel J. Estrada ( present)
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Tafoya announced the City Council did not have a closed session therefore, there is no reportable actions.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Estrada introduced and welcomed the new Assistant Planner, Jesus Astorga- Rios Mayor Estrada introduced and welcomed the new Community Development Director Ron Garcia
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Estrada opened Public Communications at approximately 8:29 p. m. 1) Joanne Burns 13) Adina Tesler
2) Paul Cook 14) Noel Castro
3) Vincent Tsai 15) Jorge Alba
4) Denise Netter 16) Melissa Chipres
5) John Bachea 17) Fabiola Sala
6) Gabriel Montoya 18) Jeff Anderson
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7) Catherine Loeser 19) Michael
8) Margarita Clamente 20) Leslie Brito
9) Angelina Jones 21) John Rios
10) Carlos Escobosa 22) Greg Tuttle
11) Najeri Badasherian 23) Abel
12) Irma Sanchez
See no more public speakers, Mayor Estrada closed Public Communications.
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 Monica Garcia to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Garcia, Avila, Damian [ 4 — 0]. Passes
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
Motion to 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.
Item # 2 pulled for further discussion.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Garcia [ 4— 0]. Passes
3. Notification to City of Baldwin Park City Council of the Upcoming Request for Proposals in Consideration of As- Needed Building and Safety Service Motion to authorize the Director of Community Development issue an RFP for as needed building and safety services.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Monica Garcia to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Garcia, Avila, Damian [ 4— 0]. Passes
4. Authorization to Proceed with Advertisement of a Request for Proposal ( RFP) for Printing of the Baldwin Park Now
Motion to authorize the Director of Recreation and Community Services to proceed with advertisement of an RFP for the printing of the BP NOW.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Monica Garcia to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Garcia, Avila, Damian [ 4 — 0]. Passes
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
Motion to 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, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes— 08- 03- 2022
2022) and re-evaluate the state of emergency every 30 days to make findings under the bill' s teleconferencing exemptions.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Monica Garcia to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Garcia, Avila, Damian [ 4 — 0]. Passes
6. Approval of Employment Agreement with Ron Garcia for the Position of Community Development Director
Motion to approve the agreement with Ron Garcia for the position of Community Development Director and direct the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Monica Garcia to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Garcia, Avila, Damian [ 4— 0]. Passes
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
Motion to amend Resolutions setting priorities for filing of arguments regarding city measures as long as 12 total years are included and direct the City Attorney to prepare impartial analysis. Direction given to Chief Deputy City Clerk to select the following Measure letters:
Item # 7 pulled for further discussion.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Garcia [ 4— 0]. Passes
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.
Item # 8 pulled for further discussion.
MOTION: It was movedby EmmanuelEstrada, secondedby AlejandraAvila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian NOES: Garcia [ 3 — 1]. Passes
9. Fiscal Year 2022- 23 Amendment Budget
Walk- in Urgency Item
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Monica Garcia to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Garcia [ 4— 0]. Passes City Council Regular Meeting Minutes— 08- 03- 2022
Motion 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 CaIPERS Guidelines.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Monica Garcia to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Garcia, Avila, Damian [ 4 — 0]. Passes 9a. Oath to Country Foundation Grant to change agreement to meet Federal Requirements of Reporting.
Walk- in Urgency Item
Motion to add item to agenda.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Garcia [ 4— 0]. Passes Motion to approve Oath to Country Foundation Grant Agreement.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Monica Garcia to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Garcia, Avila, Damian [ 4— 0]. Passes
CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE DISSOLVED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
SA- 1 Fiscal Year 2022- 23 Amendment Budget
Motion 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
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4. Approve Resolution No. 2022- 046 to revise the Comprehensive Pay Schedule to reflect the FY 22- 23 Amended Budget in accordance with CaIPERS Guidelines.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Monica Garcia to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Garcia, Avila, Damian [ 4 — 0]. Passes
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
1. Motion to 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
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Garcia, Avila, Damian [ 4 — 0]. Passes
2. Motion to 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" with revised language.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Garcia [ 4— 0]. Passes
CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS &
COMMUNICATION
Mayor Pro Tern 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
A motion was made by Mayor Estrada, seconded to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10: 06 p.m.
ATTEST:
EmmanW
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Marlen Garcia, City Clerk
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ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SS:
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
I, ShirleyQuinones, ChiefDeputyCityClerkoftheCityofBaldwinParkdoherebycertifythat theforegoingactionsweretakenbythe CityCouncilof theCityof BaldwinParkat a regular meeting thereof held on August 3, 2022
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APPROVED: July 19, 2023
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