AGENDA
BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
September 21, 2022
09:30 pm
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
The City Council are also members of the Board of Directors of the Housing Authority, and Finance Authority, which are concurrently convening with the City Council this evening and each Council Member is paid an additional stipend of $30 for attending the Housing Authority meeting and $50 for attending the Finance Authority meeting.
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
* Staff Introductions
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 September 21, 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 DemandsStaff recommends that the City Council ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
STAFF REPORT
2. Treasurer’s Report - July 2022Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for July 2022.
STAFF REPORT
3. Request Approval to Deposit Funds to the California Employers’ Retirement Benefit Trust Fund (CERBT) Administered through the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approved the deposit for $2,734,899 to the CERBT account with CalPERS; and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to execute related documents to process the deposit and record the transaction.
STAFF REPORT
4. The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2020-21Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the City of Baldwin Park’s ACFR for fiscal year ended June 30, 2021.
STAFF REPORT
5. City of Baldwin Park SB 1693 Business Improvement Tax (BIT) Fund Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022Staff recommends the City Council receive and file the SB1693 Business Improvement Tax (BIT) Fund Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2022.
STAFF REPORT
6. Accept and Authorize the Filing of Notice of Completion for City Project No. CIP 20-24, 20-128, and 20-160, Collectively know as the Downtown Beautification Project Including First Mile Last Mile Connections to the Baldwin Park Transit CenterStaff recommends that the City Council:
1. Accept the construction improvements by PALP, Inc. DBA Excel Paving and authorize the recordation of a Notice of Completion for City Project No. CIP 20-2420-128, 20-160; and
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to hold the release of retention funds in the amount of $145,157.51 to PALP, Inc. DBA Excel Paving for 35 days pending the outcome of ongoing dispute between the prime contractor and their subcontractor; and
3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to release a portion of the retention funds after the 35 days and hold up to $29,480.00 as a credit for items that were not completed by the contractor.
STAFF REPORT
7. Independent Contractor Agreement - Human Resources Consulting Services - Rhonda D. Strout-Garcia, HRDPM Inc.Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve the Agreement between the City and Rhonda D. Strout-Garcia of HRDPM, Inc. for Human Resources Consulting Services, for an amount not to exceed $50,000, and an effective term of September 26, 2022 thru December 31, 2022; and
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement; and
3. Authorize the CEO to make technical adjustments as necessary, within the intent of the City Council.
STAFF REPORT
8. Approval of a Contract with MIG to Provide Consulting Services to Prepare Objective Design Standards and Senate Bill 9 (SB9) Development StandardsStaff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Award a contract to MIG (Consultant) to prepare Objective Design Standards and Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) development standards amend appropriate sections of the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance and adoption of a Negative Declaration or Mitigated Negative Declaration (ND or MND); and
2. Authorize the Chief Executive officer, or designee, to execute the attached agreement with MIG to provide consulting services in an amount not to exceed $206,140; and
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate $56,140 from Fund No.235-General Plan Fees.
STAFF REPORT
9. Ratify ad Adopt Resolution No. 2022-000 for Temporary Employment of Kevin Gauthier (Retired Annuitant) for the Position of Police SergeantStaff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve Resolution No. 2022-000 authorizing the Mayor to execute a part-time, temporary employment agreement with Kevin Gauthier; and
2. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to make the necessary appropriation and budgetary adjustments; and
3. Instruct the Chief Executive Officer to amend the personnel rules as appropriate to reflect the intent and approval of the City Council.
STAFF REPORT
PUBLIC HEARING
10. Public Hearing Regarding Fiscal Year 2021-22 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER)Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing to hear comments and approve the Final 2021-22 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER) for federal CDBG and HOME funds; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to transmit this report to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by the deadline of September 28, 2022.
STAFF REPORT
REPORTS OF OFFICER
11. Discuss the City of Baldwin Park’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy (DEI)Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and provide feedback and direction on the attached DEI policy.
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE DISSOLVED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
CONSENT CALENDAR
SA-1
Successor Agency To The Dissolved Community Development Commission of The City of Baldwin Park Warrants and Demands Staff recommends that the Board ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
STAFF REPORT
SA-2
Successor Agency to the Dissolved Community Development Commission of the City of Baldwin Park Treasurer’s Report - July 2022 Staff recommends that the Board receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for July 2022.
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL/ CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATION * Request by Council Member Paul C. Hernandez
Council Member Hernandez requests discussion and exploration of preparedness concerning climate change in the city.
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)