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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes
March 15, 2023, 7:00 PM
Chair
Vice Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Emmanuel J. Estrada
Daniel Damian
Alejandra Avila
Jean M. Ayala
Monica Garcia
These minutes are presented in Agenda order. Various announcements or discussions may have occurred before or after the title under which they are presented.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 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 Saenz performed roll call:
MEMBERS
Councilmember Jean M. Ayala (present)
Councilmember Alejandra Avila (excused)
Councilmember Daniel Damian (present)
Mayor Pro Tem Monica Garcia (present)
Mayor Emmanuel J. Estrada (present)
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Marco A. Martinez announced there was nothing to report out since no meeting was convene due to a lack of quorum.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Estrada announced 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 introduced and welcomed Chief Deputy City Clerk Quinones and proclaimed March 2023 as Women’s History Month (honoring Gloria Gratianne Muniz) and American Red Cross Month (presented to Patty Madera).
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
The following spoke during Public Communications
1) Katherine Loeser
2) Mike
3) Daisy on behalf of Miguel Beas
4) Pony
5) Elizabeth Pereida
6) Andres Villalobos
7) Norman Gonzalez
8) Jessica Serrano
9) Jesse Baca
10) John Rios
11) Joel
12) Gabby
13) Public Speaker 1
14) Beatriz Sandoval
Mayor closed public communications at 8:15 pm
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: Ayala, Damian, Estrada, Garcia [4 – 0]. Passes.
2. Treasurer’s Report City – January 2023
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for January 2023.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motioned.
AYES: Ayala, Damian, Estrada, Garcia [4 – 0]. Passes.
3. Meeting Minutes
Motion to approve meeting minutes for the following City Council Meetings: • Special Meeting of March 3, 2023 • Regular Meeting of March 3, 2023
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motioned.
AYES: Ayala, Damian, Estrada, Garcia [4 – 0]. Passes.
4. Grant Funding Reimbursement Update – Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Facility Located at Badillo Street and Ramona Boulevard
Motion to receive and file grant reimbursement and close -out documents for South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) in the amount of $400,000.00 and Los Angeles County Cooperative Agreement in the amount of $400,000.00. Total reimbursed amount received is $800,000.00.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motioned.
AYES: Ayala, Damian, Estrada, Garcia [4 – 0]. Passes.
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5. Waive Formal Bid Procedures for the Purchase of Janitorial Supplies Through the OMNIA Partners Master Agreement
Motion to: 1) Find (i) that it would be uneconomical to follow purchasing procedures since the supplies are available through an existing contract with the State and (ii) State previously completed the bidding process and (iii) that the welfare of the public therefore would be promoted by dispensing with the purchasing procedures as allowed in the City’s Purchasing Ordinance Chapter 34 section 37 (A); and 2) Approve the procurement of janitorial supplies from Waxie Sanitary Supply; and 3) Authorize Recreation and Community Services Director to award the contract on a yearly basis, but not to exceed five (5) years as long as vendor continues to offer State pricing; and 4) Authorize Recreation and Community Services Director to expend $27,000 from Account 100-60-620-53100-00000 and $27,000 from 252-60-620-53100-00000 for a total approximately of $54,000; and 5) Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into an agreement for the services, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motioned.
AYES: Ayala, Damian, Estrada, Garcia [4 – 0]. Passes.
6. Approval of Annual Report for Military Equipment
Motion to approve the renewal of Ordinance No. 1471 and the updated inventory of Military Equipment report.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motioned.
AYES: Ayala, Damian, Estrada, Garcia [4 – 0]. Passes.
7. Resolution No. 2023 -008 Initiating the Proceedings and Ordering Preparation of the Engineer’s Report for the Citywide Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District for FY2023-2024
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2023-008 entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, authorizing the initiation of the proceedings and ordering the preparation of the Engineer’s Report for the FY 2023 -2024 levy of annual asse ssments for the City of Baldwin Park Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District pursuant to the provisions of Division 15, Part 2 of the State of California Streets and Highway Code.” MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motioned.
AYES: Ayala, Damian, Estrada, Garcia [4 – 0]. Passes.
8. Resolution No. 2023 -009 initiating the proceedings and ordering preparation of the Engineer’s Report for the Parks Maintenance Assessment District for FY2023-2024 Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2023-009 entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, authorizing the initiation of the proceedings and ordering the preparation of the Engineer’s Report for the FY 2023 -2024 levy of annual asse ssments for the City of Baldwin Park Parks Maintenance Assessment District pursuant to the provisions of Division 15, Part 2 of the State of California Streets and Highways Code.” MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motioned.
AYES: Ayala, Damian, Estrada, Garcia [4 – 0]. Passes.
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9. Authorize Submittal of Applications for Southern California Edison’s Charge Ready Light Duty Program for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations at the Metrolink Station and 14226 Ramona Blvd.
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize staff to submit the Charge Ready Light Duty Program applications to Southern California Edison.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motioned.
AYES: Ayala, Damian, Estrada, Garcia [4 – 0]. Passes.
10. Approval of Resolution No. 2023-010 Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to Enter into the Settlement Agreements with Walgreens Co., Walmart, Inc., CVS Health Corporation/CVS Pharmacy Inc., Teva Pharmaceutical Industrials Ltd., And Allergan Finance LLC/Allergan Limited, agree to the Terms of the State -Subdivision Agreements, and Authorize Entry into the State-Subdivision Agreements with the Attorney General Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2023 -010 to opt into these settlements and elect to receive payments directly, unless the City intends to pursue its own litigation against these parties.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motioned.
AYES: Ayala, Damian, Estrada, Garcia [4 – 0]. Passes.
11. Approve Possessory Tax Reimbursement to B Diamond Infra LLC (“Diamond”), for Wireless Facility Located at Morgan Park
Motion to authorize the Director of Finance to make necessary budget amendments to cover the possessory tax reimbursement.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motioned.
AYES: Ayala, Damian, Estrada, Garcia [4 – 0]. Passes.
PUBLIC HEARING
12. Baldwin Park HOME-ARP Allocation Plan
It is recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing to consider approving the City’s HOME-ARP Allocation Plan due to HUD by March 31, 2023.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Monica Garcia to adopt Motioned.
AYES: Ayala, Damian, Estrada, Garcia [4 – 0]. Passes.
13. Public Hearing to Consider Resolution Setting Cannabis Permit Application Fees & Resolution Setting the Maximum Number of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation, Distribution & Manufacturing Permits
Motion to adopt the following Resolutions: 1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL CANNABIS APPLICATIONS BASED ON TIME AND MATERIALS; and 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BALDWIN PARK ESTABLISHING THE MAXIMUM NUM BER OF COMMERCIAL
CANNABIS PERMITS RELATED TO MANUFACTURING, CULTIVATION AND
DISTRIBUTION
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motioned.
AYES: Ayala, Damian, Estrada ABSTAIN: Garcia [3 – 0]. Passes. 3/15/23 CC RG Minutes
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
14. Adoption of Resolution No. 2023 -006 for City Council Appointments of Official Representatives and Alternates to Various Agencies/Organizations.
Motion to enter to the next City Council Meeting.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motioned.
AYES: Ayala, Damian, Estrada, Garcia [4 – 0]. Passes.
15. Consideration of First Amendment to Chief of Police Employment Agreement - Robert A.
Lopez
Motion to approve the First Amendment to the Chief of Police Employment Agreement.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motioned.
AYES: Damian, Estrada, Garcia NAYS: Ayala. Passes. [3 – 1].
16. Request Direction for the Baldwin Holiday Parade
Direction was given to staff by the City Council to continue the Baldwin Park Holiday Parade in the AM and Motion to a uthorize the Recreation & Community Services Director to secure adjudication services for the Baldwin Park Holiday Parade.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motioned.
17. Approval and Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-007 and Consideration of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Goodwill Southern California to Re-Establish the NextGen Youth Workforce Program.
Motion to: 1) Approve Resolution No. 2023-007 and the proposed MOU with the GSC; and 2 ) Authorize the Mayor to execute the MOU; and 3 ) Confirm the appropriation of $68,507 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds carried over from 2022 for Summer 2023; and 4 ) Authorize the CEO to make technical adjustments as may be necessary to carry out the direction of City Council.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motioned.
AYES: Ayala, Damian, Estrada, Garcia [4 – 0]. Passes.
18. Fiscal Year 2022-23 Mid-Year Budget Presentation
Motion to enter into the next City Council Meeting.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motioned.
AYES: Ayala, Damian, Estrada, Garcia [4 – 0]. Passes.
CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE DISSOLVED
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION