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BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
October 19, 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 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 (teleconference)
Council Member Paul C. Hernandez (present)
Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Damian (teleconference)
Mayor Emmanuel J. Estrada (present)
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Estrada announce that the closed session has not adjourned.
Legal Counsel, Marco Martinez, announced the City Council convened in closed session on 9 matters and Council was not able to hear all matter, they will reconvene later. All members were present, but Mayor Pro Tem Damian did recuse himself due to conflict of interest for the matter pertaining to Kuberry, Hemenway, & Findley v. City of Baldwin Park.
Council reconvened into closed session at approximately 9:42 p.m.
Legal Counsel announced the City Council met on the remaining items and there are no reportable action.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Estrada announce that 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
Mayor Estrada conducted the Oath of Office to the new sworn Police Officers Carlos Mendez, Officer Jose Acosta, Officer Scott Rapp, Officer City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - 10-19-2022
Ana Balver, Officer Noe Cervantes, Sergeant William Zendejas, Sergeant Jose Castro, Sergeant Phillip Wener, Sergeant Tony Gamboa, Sergeant Mathew Balzano, Sergeant Jeremy Cross, Lieutenants Evan Martinez, Lieutenants
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Estrada opened Public Communications at approximately 8:11 p.m. 1) Rudy Avilar 5) John Rios
2) Catherine Loeser 6) Greg Tuttle
3) Paul Cook 7) Speaker 1
4) Mr. Luna 8) Abel
Seeing no more public speakers, Mayor 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 Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Garcia, Hernandez, Damian [5 - 0]. Passes
2. Treasurer's Report - August 2022
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for August 2022.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Garcia, Hernandez, Damian [5 - 0]. Passes
3. City Financial Assistance for Baldwin Park Unified School District (BPUSD) Student Field Trips-American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds - Operating Agreement in the form of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
Motion to:
1. Approve the Operating Agreement as a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City and BPUSD for the Financial Assistance for Student Field Trips; and
2. Authorize the Mayor to Execute the Agreement; and
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate $120,000 of ARPA Funds for this MOA; and
4. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to make any technical adjustments necessary within to carry out the intent of the City Council; and
5. Transmit the MOA to the BUSD Board for their approval.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Garcia, Hernandez, Damian [5 - O]. Passes
4. Accept Plans and Specifications and Award of Contract for the Susan Rubio Zocalo Park and Civic Center Plaza, City Project No. CIP 22-043 Motion to:
1. Accept project plans and specifications and incorporate the project into the City's 2022- 2023 Capital Improvement Program as CIP No. 22-043; and
2. Approve and award the construction contract to PCN3, Inc. of Los Alamitos, CA in the amount of $11,030,000.00; and
3. Approve a Not-to-Exceed amount of $36,000 for the demolition of the existing vacant building at 14349 Pacific Ave; and
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4. Approve change order for added design services to the existing agreement with LCDG related to traffic and street improvements required to complete the Construction Documents in the amount of $69,100; and
5. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate Measure W Funds to account no. 258- 50-520-58100-55022 in the amount of $1,000,000.00, SB1 Funds to account no. 256- 50-520-58100-55022 in the amount of $1,500,000.00, and Quimby Funds to account no. 234-50-520-58100-55022 in the amount of $1,100,000.00, ARPA Funds to account no. 275-50-765-58100-55022 in the amount of $1,200,000.00, a loan from Future $1,500,000.00 with interest free that will be paid back from revenue generated through leasing of retail space; and
6. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract for the Susan Rubio Zocalo Park and Civic Center Plaza Project.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian NOES: Garcia, Hernandez [3 - 2]. Passes
5. Approve Plans, Specifications and Authorize the Award of Contract to Yunex Traffic LLC, for City Project No. CIP 21-197, Citywide Traffic Signal Battery Backup Systems (BBS)
Motion to :
1. Accept project plans and specifications for City Project No. CIP 21-197; and
2. Approve and award the construction contract to Yunex LLC (dba Yunex Traffic) of Riverside, CA in the amount of $292,500; and
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate Proposition C funds in the amount of $137,771.75 to account no. 245-50-520-58100-55000; and
4. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract with Yunex LLC (dba Yunex Traffic), for the installation of 28 traffic signal Battery Backup Systems.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Garcia, Hernandez, Damian [5 - O]. Passes
6. Accept Plans and Specifications and Award of Bid for City Project No. CIP 21-190 Foster Avenue and Pedestrian Rail Crossing Drainage Improvements Motion to:
1. Accept Project plans and specifications for City Project #CIP 21-190; and
2. Approve and award the contract to CWS Systems Inc., of Pasadena, CA in the amount of $1,054,785.00; and
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate Measure W Fund # 258-50-520-58100- 15105 in the amount of $87,284.84; and
4. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract for CIP 21-190 Foster Avenue and Pedestrian Rail Crossing Drainage Improvements.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Garcia, Hernandez, Damian [5 - O]. Passes
7. Adopt a Resolution Approving Side Letter Agreement between the City of Baldwin Park and the Baldwin Park Employees" Association (CEA)
Motion to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2022-057 and the Side Letter of Agreement between the City of Baldwin Park and Baldwin Park City Employees' Association (CEA) to City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - 10-19-2022
become effective retroactively to October 7' ', 2022, consistent with the commencement of the new work schedule.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Garcia, Hernandez, Damian [5 - 0]. Passes
8. Implement the Cal-Card Program Offered by U.S Bank
Motion to:
1. Approve the CAL-Card Program offered by U.S. Bank; and,
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to complete the application including an unsecured credit limit equal to 2 months of estimated expenditures or about $1,350,000 for the Virtual Pay program to automate some of the Accounts Payable; and the Cal-Card (plastic card/credit card). Limits on each card to each individual to be assigned at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Finance not to exceed $15,000; and
3. Authorize Chief Executive Officer to sign off on the documents including the application from U.S. Bank on behalf of the City.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Garcia, Hernandez, Damian [5 - O]. Passes
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.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Garcia, Hernandez, Damian [5 - O]. Passes SA-2 Successor Agency to the Dissolved Community Development Commission of the City of Baldwin Park Treasurer's Report - August 2022 Staff recommends that the Board receive and file the Treasurer's Report for August 2022.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Garcia, Hernandez, Damian [5 - O]. Passes CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK | CITY TREASURER | STAFF REQUESTS &
COMMUNICATION
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Mayor Estrada, seconded to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:59 p.m.
ATTEST:
Emmanuel J, Estada. Mayor
Marlen Garcia, City Clerk
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 19, 2022.
Shirley Quiñones
Chief Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED: August 16, 2023
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