CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Agenda
July 05, 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.
Electronic devices are to be turned off while meetings are in session.
How to watch
The City of Baldwin Park provides two ways to watch a City Council meeting:
In Person
Most City Council meetings take
place at City Hall, 14403 E. Pacific
Ave., Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Online
Audio streaming will be available at
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLZ0_dDFRjy59rhiDZ13Fg/featured?view_as=subscriber http://baldwinpark.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=10 Reasonable Accommodations
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 age nda, 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 fu nding 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, Finance Authority, and Municipal Finance Authority which are concurrently convening with the City Council this evening.
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. Meeting Minutes
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Meeting Minutes of Special City Council, Regular City Council, Finance Authority Board and Housing Board held on June 21, 2023.
3. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1502 and Ordinance 1503 “AN ORDIANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE CITY’S MUNICPAL CODE TITLE XV, LAND USAGE, CHAPTER, 153, ZONING CODE, SECTIONS 153.040.070, 153.070.020, 153.120.350, 153.120.360 AND 153.120.370 RELATING OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS (ODS) AND SENATE BILL SB (9) DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS”.
It is recommended that the City Council adopt by title only Ordinance 1502 and Ordinance 1503, entitled, “AN ORDIANCE OF THE C ITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE CITY’S MUNICPAL CODE TITLE XV, LAND USAGE, CHAPTER, 153, ZONING CODE, SECTIONS 153.040.070, 153.070.020, 153.120.350, 153.120.360 AND 153.120.370 RELATING OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS (ODS) AND SENATE BILL SB (9) DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS”
4. Biennial Review of the City’s Conflict of Interest Code It is recommended that the City Council approve and adopt Resolution No. 2023 -024 entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California Adopting an Amended Conflict of Interest Code Containing Revised Designated Positions and Disclosure Categories, and Repealing Resolution 2018-088”.
5. Consideration for a Letter of Support regarding Digital Equity It is recommended that the City Council approve the attached Letter of Support for Digital Equity addressed to Supervisor Hilda Solis, and direct staff as deemed appropriate.
6. Approval to operate Serenity Homes for an additional year It is recommended that the City Council consider the approval to operate Serenity Homes for an additional year and to continue serving fifty (50) beds of interim housing for families experiencing homelessness at the Family Bridge Housing Project.
PUBLIC HEARING
7. PUBLIC HEARING to Consider A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park Confirming the Advisory Committee’s Report and Levying the Assessment in the Baldwin Park Citywide Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2023-24
A RESOLUTION O F THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CONFIRMING THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE’S REPORT AND LEVYING THE
ASSESSMENT IN THE BALDWIN PARK CITYWIDE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
8. Review of Commission Applications and Consideration of Appointments to Fill the Scheduled Vacancies for City Commissions
It is recommended that the City Council review all commission applications to the Planning and Recreation/Community Services Commissions and make respective appointments. PLANNING COMMISSION: Five (5) Planning Commissioner Seats Open for Term: July 1, 2023, thru Jun 30, 2025Current Members:(Chair) Gen Escobosa TERM EXPIRES – JUNE 30, 2023(Vice Chair) Erik Pena TERM EXPIRES – JUNE 30, 2023(Commissioner) Mario Maciel Jr. TERM EXPIRES - JUNE 30, 2023(Commissioner) Ricardo Vazques TERM EXPIRES – JUNE 30, 2023(Commissioner) Vacant TERM EXPIRES – JUNE 30, 2023Applications received from the following (applicants listed alphabetically by first name): Erik P ena Evangelina Franco Gen Escobosa Gustavo Cuadra Hector Reyes Mario Ismael Flores Mario Maciel Jr. Ricardo Vazques Ramona Rodriguez Sasha Rodriguez Stephany Gonzalez RECREATION/COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION: Eight (8) Recreation/Community Services Commissions Seats open.
Term: Seats No. 1 -5 : July 1, 2023 thru June 30, 2023Seats No. 6 -8: July 1, 2023 thru June 30, 2023* Office #6 – Baldwin Park high School* Office #7 – Sierra Vista High School * Office #8 – North Park High School Current Members: OFFICE #1 - Amy Nguyen Villanueva TERM EXPIRES – JUNE 30,2023OFFICE #2 - Roman Rodriguez TERM EXPIRES – JUNE 30, 2023OFFICE #3- Cecelia Bernal TERM EXPIRES – JUNE 30, 2023OFFICE #4 - Vacant TERM EXPIRES – JUNE 30, 2023OFFICE #5 - Vacant TERM EXPIRES – JUNE 30, 2023OFFICE #6 - Vacant TERM EXPIRES – JUNE 30, 2023OFFICE #7 - Vacant TERM EXPIRES – JUNE 30, 2023OFFICE #8 - Vacant TERM EXPIRES – JUNE 30, 2023Applications received from the following (applicants listed alphabetically by first name):Anita Diaz Cecelia Bernal Mario Flores Nghiem Van Nguyen Roman Rodriguez Sasha Rodriguez
9. Fiscal Year 2023-24 Amended Budget
Staff recommends that Council: 1) Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate funding and make necessary budget amendments for FY 2023-24 based on the final approval of the requested positions; and 2) Authorize the Director of Finance to assign $800,000 from the estimated General Fund Surplus due to the one-time General Fund revenue to meet a portion of FY 2024-25 General Fund obligations/operation; and 3) Authorize the CEO and Human Resources to begin the hiring process for the approved requests by the City Council; and 4) Bring back a resolution to revise the Comprehensive Pay Schedule to reflect the approved personnel requests in accordance with CalPERS Guidelines and the job description for the new positions to the next City Council meeting.
10. CIP 22-043 - Susan Rubio Zocalo Park and Civic Plaza Project Update It is recommended that the City Council: 1) Direct Staff to select content for six (6) interpretive signs based on historical and cultural elements that highlight the City of Baldwin Park’s unique history over the years. Staff will bring back the selected content for City Council approval at a subsequent meeting; and, 2) Authorize the Director of Community Development to publicize the availability of retail spaces for lease to the open market and bring back a listing of recommended commercial vendors for City Council consideration; and, 3) Authorize the Director of Public Works to negotiate and execute contract change order for the design and installation of two (2) grease interceptors for the retail spaces; and, 4) Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute a contract change order in the amount of $40,520 from the approved contingency budget for the redesign of the proposed Alley Road to accommodate changes resulting from negotiations with the various property owners; and, 5) Authorize the Director of Finance to make the necessary budget adjustments.
CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE DISSOLVED
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SA 1. Fiscal Year 2023-24 Amended Budget
Staff recommends that Council: 1) Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate funding and make necessary budget amendments for FY 2023-24 based on the final approval of the requested positions; and 2) Authorize the Director of Finance to assign $800,000 from the estimated General Fund Surplus due to the one-time General Fund revenue to meet a portion of FY 2024 -25 General Fund obligations/operation; and 3) Authorize the CEO and Human Resources to begin the hiring process for the approved requests by the City Council; and 4) Bring back a resolution to revise the Comprehensive Pay Schedule to reflect the approved perso nnel requests in accordance with CalPERS Guidelines and the job description for the new positions to the next City Council meeting.
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.
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)