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MINUTES
BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
November 2, 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 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Estrada.
INVOCATION
The invocation was provided by Pastor Flores and 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 (absent)
Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Damian (teleconference)
Mayor Emmanuel J. Estrada (present)
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Marco Martinez announced the City Council met on various items listed on the agenda, on the Case Rukli Inc v. City of Baldwin Park, with a motion of 5-0 to ratify the filing of a Cross-Complaint. On the other items listed no final action was taken therefore, there is no reportable action.
Motion to adjourn was made by Mayor Estrada, second by Councilmember Avila at approximately 7:07 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Lanae O'Shields, Public Affairs Manager for SoCalGas presented the SoCalGas Staff Introductions for Baldwin Park.
Mayor Estrada presented a plaque to Vincent and Josephina for being selected as the Senior Prom King and Queen
Yuriko Ruizespranza, Community Services Supervisor, Kathlyn Sims, SGVCOG and Joshua Heinsmen, LA CADA presented SGVCOG Homelessness, Mental Health & Crisis Response Pilot Program
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Estrada opened Public Communications at approximately 8:04 p.m.
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1) Marie Contreras 4) Xavier Figueroa
2) Catherine Loeser 5) Abel
3) John Rios 6) Jesse Plata
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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 Daniel Damian to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Damian, Garcia, Avila [4 - O]. Passes
2. Accept Plans and Specifications, and Authorize Publishing a Notice of Inviting Bids for City Project No. CIP 22-040-Calino Avenue Drainage Improvements Motion to approve the plans and specifications for CIP 22-040 - Calino Avenue Improvements and authorize staff to publish a Notice Inviting Bids.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Damian, Garcia, Avila [4 - O]. Passes
3. Direction for the Renewal of the City's Exclusive Franchise Agreement for Solid Waste Collection and Refuse Services
Motion to authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and City Staff to commence discussions and enter into negotiations with Waste Management in the development of an amendment and restated exclusive franchise agreement.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Damian, Garcia, Avila [4 - O]. Passes
4. Approval of an Agreement for Communications and Social Media Services with Tripepi Smith & Associates
Motion to:
1. Approve Agreement for Communications and Social Media Services with Tripepi Smith & Associates; and
2. Authorize the Mayor to Execute the Agreement; and
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Damian, Garcia, Avila [4 - O]. Passes
5. Approval to Purchase and Install an Audio/Visual System with WyreDreams for the Julia McNeill Senior Center Celebration Hall
Motion to:
1. Approve the Purchase and Installation of an Audio/Visual System with WyreDreams for the Julia McNeill Senior Center Celebration Hall; and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate : $21,952.39 of ARPA Funds and make necessary amendments to the budget.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Damian, Garcia, Avila [4 - O]. Passes City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - 11-02-2022
6. Ratify and Adopt Resolution No. 2022-058 for Temporary Employment (Retired Annuitant/Extra Help) of Kevin Gauthier
Motion to:
1. Approve Resolution No. 2022-058 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.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Damian, Garcia, Avila [4 - 0]. Passes
7. Appointment of Best Best & Krieger (BBK) as the City's Interim City Attorney Motion to:
1. Appoint Best Best & Krieger as the City's Interim City Attorney for a period not to exceed one (1) year, until such time as the City Council appoints a firm to be the permanent City Attorney.
2. Approve the Agreement between the City of Baldwin Park and Best Best & Krieger.
3. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City of Baldwin Park.
4. Direct the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to present to City Council within two weeks a Staff Report with options for securing the services for a permanent City Attorney.
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned.
AYES: Damian, Avila, Garcia, Estrada [4 - O]. Passes
8. Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City of Baldwin Park Unified School District (BPUSD) for Crossing Services During the School Year Motion to:
1. Approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City and BPUSD for the assignment of Crossing Guard Services during the School Year; and
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the MOA on behalf of the City; and
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate funds and make necessary budget adjustments; accordingly, and
4. Transmit the MOA to BPUSD for their approval; and
5. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to make any necessary adjustments to carryout the intent of the City Council.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Damian, Garcia, Avila [4 - O]. Passes
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
9. Approval of First Reading of the 2022 California Building Code, and Authorization to Set a Public Hearing for Adoption
Motion to waive first reading, read by title and introduce Ordinance entitled, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDINGCHAPTER 150 OF TITLE XV AND ADDING NEW City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - 11-02-2022
SECTIONS TO CHAPTER 150 TO TITLE XV OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, SPECIFICALLY ADOPTING THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE WITH APPENDICES I AND K, 2022 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA REFERENCE STANDARDS CODE, 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AND 2023 LOS ANGELES
COUNTY FIRE CODE, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES, AS MANDATED BY CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 18938"; and
Direct staff to set the Public Hearing for adoption at the City Council's regularly scheduled meeting of November 16, 2022.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Garcia, Damian [4 - 0]. Passes CITY COUNCIL I CITY CLERK | CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS &
COMMUNICATION
Mayor Estrada directed staff to review the rules and decorum.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, motion was made by Mayor Estrada to adjourn the meeting at approximately 8:39 p.m.
ATTEST:
Emmanuel). Estrada, 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 November 2, 2022.
Smo
Shirley Quiñones
Chief Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED: August 16, 2023
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