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BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
October 5, 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 7:07 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
City Clerk Garcia performed roll call:
MEMBERS:
Council Member Alejandra Avila (present)
Council Member Monica Garcia (absent)
Council Member Paul C. Hernandez (present)
Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Damian (teleconference)
Mayor Emmanuel J. Estrada (present)
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Tafoya announced that the City Council met in closed session on multiple items and there is no reportable action
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Estrada presented Yuriko Ruizesparza, Community Services Supervisor with the Active SGV Noches de las Luminarias Recognition for Outstanding City Staff Person Award
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Estrada opened Public Communications at approximately 7:21 p.m. 1) Samera Mejia 6) Juan Vargas
Catherine Loeser 7) Jesse Plata
Mr. Luna 8) Abel
John Rios
Greg Tuttle
Seeing no more public speakers, Mayor closed public communications.
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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 Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Hernandez, Damian [4 - 0]. Passes
2. Adoption of Resolution Continue Conducting City
Council/Commission/Board Meetings Remotely in Accordance with the Brown Act Executive Order and AB 361
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2022-055 to continue conducting City Council/Commission/Board Meetings remotely in accordance with the Brown Act executive orders and AB 361 (covering meetings held from October 5, 2022 through November 4, 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 Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Hernandez, Damian [4 - 0]. Passes
3. Approval of a One-Time City Hall-Closure, and Authorization to Offer Qualified Employees Time off During the Holidays
Motion to:
1. Approve Resolution No. 2022-056 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, approving a One-Time City Hall Closure from December 27, 2022 through January 5, 2023, and Authorizing Qualified Employees Time off during the Holidays"; and
2. Direct the CEO to provide adequate notification to the public and take appropriate measures to ensure City Emergency Operations remain uninterrupted during the closure.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Hernandez, Damian [4 - O]. Passes
4. Ratify and Adopt a Temporary Employment of Kevin Gauthier (Retired Annuitant) Motion to TABLE
MOTION: It was moved to TABLE by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Hernandez, Damian [4 - 0]. Passes
5. Approval of a Contract with MIG to Provide Consulting Services to Prepare Objective Design Standards and Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) Development Standards Staff 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 Zoning Code, Subdivision Regulations and preparation of appropriate CEQA documentation; and
2. Authorize the Mayor, or designee, to execute the attached agreement with MIG to provide consulting services in an amount not to exceed $216,447; and City Council Regular Minutes - 10-05-2022
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate $66,447 from Fund No.235-General Plan Fees.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Hernandez, Damian [4 - O]. Passes
6. Selection of Consultants for As-Needed Building Plan Check and Inspection Services
Motion to:
1. Approve the three firms listed below to be used for As-Needed Building Plan Check and Inspection Services; and
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute a three-year service agreement up to $50,000 with each of the firms provide Building plans check and inspection services on an as- needed basis.
Consultant Location
RKA Consulting Group Walnut, CA
JLee Engineering, Inc. Alhambra, CA
Willdan Industry, CA
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Hernandez, Damian [4 - O]. Passes
7. Nomination to Name the Community Room at the Serenity Homes Motion to consider the nomination to name the community room at the Serenity Homes MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Hernandez, Damian [4 - O]. Passes
8. Esperanza Villa Tiny Homes Pilot Program Status Report Motion receive and file this report.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Hernandez, Damian [4 - O]. Passes
9. Approve Final Parcel Map No. 83651 to Subdivide One (1) Lot into Two (2) Lots Motion to accept the Final Parcel Map No. 83651 and authorize the City Clerk and staff to sign the Final Map.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Hernandez, Damian [4 - 0]. Passes
10. Approve the Pun Group LLP to Provide Independent Professional Annual Audit Services
Motion to:
1. Approve The Pun Group LLP to provide independent professional annual financial audit services for the next three fiscal years ending June 30, 2024, with an option to extend an additional two one-year periods ending June 30, 2025 and 2026, respectively; and
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2. Authorize the CEO to sign the audit engagement letter subject to review and approval by the City Attorney
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned.
AYES: Damian, Avila, Estrada, Hernandez, [4 - 0]. Passes
11. Update Grant Reimbursement and Revenue Availability Policy & Procedures, Accounts Payable and Disbursements Control Policies & Procedures, and Purchasing Policy and Procedures
Staff recommends that the City Council review and approve the following grants and accounting policies and procedures as follows:
1. Grants Reimbursement and Revenue Availability Policy & Procedures
2. Accounts Payable and Disbursements Control Policies & Procedures
3. Purchasing Policy & Procedures
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned.
AYES: Damian, Avila, Estrada, Hernandez, [4 - O]. Passes
12. Approval of Annual Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the attached Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Hernandez, Damian [4 - 0]. Passes Add Urgency Crime Statistical Report to the Agenda
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Paul Hernandez to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Hernandez, Avila, Hernandez [4 - O]. Passes
13. Crime Statistical Report
Motion to receive and file these reports.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Hernandez, Damian [4 - 0]. Passes CITY COUNCIL | CITY CLERK | CITY TREASURER | STAFF REQUESTS &
COMMUNICATION
City Council provided communication.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Mayor Estrada, seconded to adjourn the meeting at approximately 8:38 p.m.
ATTEST:
Marlen Garcia, City Clerk
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ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SS:
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
1, Shirley Quiñones, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park do hereby certify that the foregoing actions were taken by the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park at a regular meeting thereof held on October 5, 2022
Shirley Quinones
Chief Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED: August 16, 2023
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