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BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
September 7, 2022, 7: 00 P. M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER - 14403 E. Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, 91706
CALL TO ORDER
The meetingwas called to order at approximately7:13 p.m. by Mayor Estrada.
INVOCATION
The invocation was provided by Pastor Jackson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Estrada.
ROLL CALL
Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia performed roll call:
MEMBERS:
Council Member Alejandra Avila ( present)
Council Member Monica Garcia ( teleconference)
Council Member Paul C. Hernandez ( present)
Mayor Pro Tern Daniel Damian ( teleconference)
Mayor Emmanuel J. Estrada ( present)
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Tafoya announced the City settled the Case Name: Anthony Romero v. City of Baldwin Park Case No. 2: 21- cv- 07293- FMO- ARM in the amount of $ 250, 000 it is a complete and full settlement, the case is over and dismissal has been filed with prejudice. That is the only reportable action.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Estrada presented Certificates in Recognition of All Stars Champions to the Baldwin Park American Little League Softball All- Stars Team
Mayor Estrada presented to Laura Thomas, Human Resources / Risk Manager a plaque of Retirement Recognition for Years of Service
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Estrada opened Public Communications at approximately 7:50 p.m. 1) Laura Franklin 14) Najeri Bagdasharian
2) Cristan Sequincia 15) Adina Tesler
3) Gabriel Montoya 16) Jamie Rojas
4) Omar Hernandez 17) Carmen Saragosa
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5) Norris Coto 18) Julio Ramirez
6) Jose Luis Martinez 19) Public Speaker 1
7) Paulina Rivas 20) Jesse Plata
8) Christina Anderson 21) John Rios
9) Mocky Peters 22) Xavier Figueroa
10) Rudy Rodas 23) Catherine Loeser
11) Nicole Ibarra 24) Public Speaker 2
12) Roxanne Preciado 25) Javier Navarro
13) Diana 26) Roslie
Seeing no more public speakers, Mayor closed public communications at approximately 8:56 p. m.
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 Paul Hernandez to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Hernandez, Avila, Damian, Garcia [ 5— 0]. Passes
2. Minutes
Motion to approve the meeting minutes for the following City Council Meetings:
Special City Council Meeting of August 17, 2022.
Regular City Council Meeting of August 17, 2022.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Paul Hernandez to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Hernandez, Avila, Damian, Garcia [ 5 — 0]. Passes
3. 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- 051 to continue conducting City Council/ Commission/ Board Meetings remotely in accordance with the Brown Act executive orders and AB 361 (covering meetings held from September 7, 2022 through October 7, 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 Paul Hernandez to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Hernandez, Avila, Damian, Garcia [ 5 — 0]. Passes
4. Approval of Use Agreement No. 23- 05 with the County of Los Angeles for Construction and Maintenance of the San Gabriel River Class I Commuter Bikeway for the Use of County Right- of- Way
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Use Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for the use of County right-of-way for the construction and Maintenance of the San Gabriel Commuter Bikeway and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.
Item # 4 pulled for further discussion.
MOTION: It was moved by Monica Garcia, seconded by Paul Hernandez to adopt Motioned. AYES: Garcia, Hernandez, Estrada, Avila, Damian [ 5 — 0]. Passes Regular Council Meeting Minutes— 09- 07- 2022
5. Approve Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority ( LACMTA) to Receive National Transit Database Reporting Funds for Transit Services for Year 2020 Motion to approve the attached Memorandum of Understanding ( MOU) with the Los Angeles County MTA and authorize the Mayor to execute said agreements.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Paul Hernandez to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Hernandez, Avila, Damian, Garcia [ 5 — 0]. Passes
6. Approve Resolution No. 2022- 052 " A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park Authorizing the Director of Public Works to Execute Program Supplement No. A072 to Administer Agency- State Agreement for State Funded Projects No. HSIPL- 5323( 040) for the Traffic Signal Improvements at the Intersection of Merced Avenue and Vineland Avenue
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2022- 052, entitled, " A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park Authorizing the Director of Public Works to Execute Program Supplement No. A072 to Administer Agency- State Agreement for State Funded Projects No. HSIPL- 5323( 040) for the Traffic Signal Improvements at the intersection of Merced Avenue and Vineland Avenue."
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Paul Hernandez to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Hernandez, Avila, Damian, Garcia [ 5 — 0]. Passes
7. Consideration to Adopt Resolution No. 2022-053 Authorizing the City of Baldwin Park to Receive Permanent Local Housing Allocation ( PLHA) Funds from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development Motion to authorize the city to receive PLHA funds and adopt Resolution No. 2022- 053 on behalf of the City of Baldwin Park.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Paul Hernandez to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Hernandez, Avila, Damian, Garcia [ 5 — 0]. Passes
8. Approval to Update Scope of Work and Accept Grant Award from the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments ( SGVCOG) for the Program 4: Pilot Programs/City Specific Program
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve to Accept the SGVCOG Program4: Pilot Programs/City-Specific Programs Grant in the amount of$ 50, 0000; and
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the memorandum of agreement; and
3. Authorize the Director of Recreation & Community Services to finalize all associated documents associated with the grant; and
4. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate grant funds and make necessary changes to the budget.
Item # 8 pulled for further discussion.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Garcia, Hernandez [ 5— 0]. Passes Regular Council Meeting Minutes— 09- 07- 2022
REPORTS OF OFFICER
9. Approval of an Agenda Template for all Legislative Meetings Motion to approve one template option labeled " A".
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Damian, Avila, Garcia, Hernandez [ 5 — 0]. Passes
10. Minimum Wage for Healthcare Workers- Economic Impact Analysis and Presentation of Ordinance
Motion to:
1. Considerthe EconomicImpactAnalysisas conductedandpresentedby the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation ( LAEDC); and
2. ConsidertheMinimumWageforHealthcareWorkersDraftOrdinanceaspresented by proponent SEIU- UHW; and
3. Were City Council to approve the Draft Ordinance, Authorize One ( 1) New Position Authorityof a ManagementAssistantin the CommunityDevelopmentDepartment for compliance enforcement and authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate additionalfunding and make necessarybudget amendments.
MOTION: It wasmovedby EmmanuelEstrada, secondedby PaulHernandezto adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Hernandez NOES: Damian, Avila, Garcia [ 2 — 3]. Fails
CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS &
COMMUNICATION
Council Member Garcia withdraws request.
ADJOURNMENT
MotionwasmadebyMayorEstrada, secondedtoadjournthemeetingat approximately10:47 p. m.
ATTEST:
Emmanue da, Mayor
MarlenGarcia, City Clerk
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SS:
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
I, ShirleyQuinones, ChiefDeputyCityClerkoftheCityofBaldwinParkdoherebycertifythat theforegoingactionsweretakenbytheCityCounciloftheCityof BaldwinParkat a regular me- ' ng thereof held on September 7, 2022
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Chi- Deo , City Clerk APPROVED: July 19, 2023
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