CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Agenda
May 17, 2023, 7:00 PM
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Emmanuel J. Estrada
Monica Garcia
Alejandra Avila
Jean M. Ayala
Daniel Damian
Welcome to your City Council Meeting
We welcome your interest and involvement in the City’s legislative process. This agenda includes information about topics coming before the City Council and the action recommended by city staff. You can read about each topic in the staff reports, which are available on the city’s website and in the Office of the City Clerk.
Please note that, in the event of a technical issue causing a disruption in the call-in option or internet-based option, the meeting will continue unless otherwise required by law, such as when a Board Member is attending the meeting virtually pursuant to certain provisions of the Brown Act.
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Individuals with disabilities may request an agenda packet in appropriate alternative formats as required by the Americans with Disability Act of 1990. Reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids will be provided to effectively allow participation in the meeting. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (626) 960-4011.
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. In accordance with Chapter 39 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code, Speakers must address the Council as a whole and refrain from making impertinent, slanderous, or profane remarks or disrupt the peace of the meeting. Speaker cards are available at the podium and by request with the City Clerk.
Public Communication
There is a three-minute speaking time limit. 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] If you wish to comment on agenda items and are unable to physically appear in person, please email your name, place of residence, item number or topic and a phone number where you will be available between the hours of 7:00 PM during City Council Meetings to [email protected].
Notice Regarding California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determinations Pursuant to CEQA, a "project" is defined as a "whole action" subject to a public agency's discretionary funding or approval that has the potential to either (1) cause a direct physical change in the environment or (2) cause a reasonably
foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. "Projects" include discretionary activity by a public agency, a private activity that receives any public funding, or activities that involve the public agency's issuance of a discretionary approval and is not statutorily or categorically exempt from CEQA. (Pub. Res. Code § 21065.) To the extent that matters listed in this Agenda are considered "projects" under CEQA, their appropriate CEQA determination will be listed below each recommendation. If no CEQA determination is listed, it has been determined that the action does not constitute a "project" under CEQA.
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
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
Plaque – Presented to Jesus C. Sanchez celebrating 100th Birthday.
Certificates – Mark Daniel Flores Music Foundation Scholarships, presented to Cesar Lepe, BPHS and Jose Carrillo, BPHS.
Presentation – Introduction of Community Enhancement Supervisor, Khalil I. Abbany and Management Analyst, Lena Abdullah
Proclamation – Pride Awareness Month, presented to Camila Camaleon, SGV LGBTQ Center.
Proclamation – Lupus Awareness Month, presented to Juana Mata, Looms 4 Lupus.
Proclamation – Fibromyalgia Awareness Month, presented to Juana Mata, Looms 4 Lupus.
Proclamation – Public Works Week, presented to City of Baldwin Park Public Works Department.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
All items listed are considered to be routine business by the City Council and will be approved with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a City Councilmember so requests, in which case, the item will be removed from the general order of business and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
1. City of Baldwin Park’s Warrants and Demands
Staff recommends that the City Council ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
2. Treasurer’s Report City (CC) – March 2023
Staff recommends that Council receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for March 2023.
3. Meeting Minutes
It is recommended that the City Council approve the following meeting minutes of the Special City Council and Regular City Council for May 3, 2023.
4. Consider Approval of Agreement with the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for Traffic Control Measures Due to Impact of Planned Weekend Closures of Interstate 605 Freeway for Pavement Rehabilitation Work It is recommended that the City Council: Authorize the execution of the Cooperative Agreement by the Director of Public Works; and, Authorize the Finance Director to appropriate $15,000 to cover estimated traffic control related expenditures. Actual expenditures will be reimbursed by Caltrans.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
5. Extension of Resolution No. 2022 -58 for Temporary Employment of Kevin Gauthier for the Position of Retired Annuitant/Extra Help
It is recommended that the City Council approve the extension of the contract.
6. Consideration to provide ARPA funding to assist Baldwin Park Public Service Providers It is recommended that the City Council approve: 1. Allocation of ARPA funding to assist public services providers listed in the report; and 2. Authorize the Chief Execu tive Officer and City Attorney to execute grant agreements based on ARPA grants eligibility guidelines; and 3. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate funding and make necessary budget adjustments.
7. Consideration of First Amendment to Director of Public Works Employment Agreement – Samuel Gutierrez
It is recommended that the City Council approve the First Amendment to the Director of Public Works Employment Agreement.
CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE DISSOLVED
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
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.
SA 2. Treasurer’s Report SA – March 2023
Staff recommends that the Board receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for March 2023.
CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS &
COMMUNICATION
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
I, Christopher Saenz, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park hereby certify that, 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. Dated this 11th day of May 2023.
Christopher Saenz
City Clerk
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)