CITY COUNCIL OR BALDWIN Mayor Emmanuel J. Estrada
HUB OF
REGULAR MEETING Mayor Pro Tem Jean M. Ayala
THE
Councilmember Alejandra Avila
Minutes SAN GABRIEL Councilmember Daniel Damian
VALLEY Councilmember
Monica Garcia
February 21, 2024, 7:00 PM
These minutes are presented in Agenda order.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Estrada at approximately 7:10 p.m.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Pastor Elmer Jackson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Estrada.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Saenz performed roll call:
MEMBERS:
Council Member Alejandra Avila (present)
Council Member Daniel Damian (present)
Council Member Monica Garcia (present)
Mayor Pro Tem Jean M. Ayala (present)
Mayor Emmanuel Estrada (present)
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Marco Martinez announced that the City Council met in closed session on several items list on the Special Meeting Agenda. All Members and the Mayor were present for all the item and there is no reportable action
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Mayor 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
The Mayor and the City Council proclaimed February 2024 National Black History Month and the proclamation was presented to Dr. Elmer Jackson.
The Mayor and City Council recognized Yuriko Ruizesparza, Community Services Supervisor, for her service to the City.
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Estrada opened Public Communication at approximately 7:44 p.m. The following spoke:
1. Irma Morales 4. John Rios
2. Paul Cook 5. Greg Tuttle
3. Jesse Plata 6. Abel
Seeing no on looking to speak, Mayor Estrada closed public communication at approximately 8:01 p.m.
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 Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA Treasurer's Report City (CC) - October 2023
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for October 2023.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA
3. Treasurer's Report City (CC) - November 2023
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for November 2023.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA
4. Meeting Minutes
Motion to approve the following meeting minutes of the Special City Council Meeting and Regular City Council Meeting held on February 7, 2024.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. A YES: AVILA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA
5. Claim Rejection
Motion to reject the following claim and direct staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimant:
• April Camery The claimant alleges bodily injury.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA
6. Consideration to Adopt Resolution No. 2024-003, Authorizing the City of Baldwin Park to apply for CY 2020-2022 Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Funds from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development and amend the PLHA 5-Year plan
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-003 on behalf of the City of Baldwin Park and authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to submit a PLHA Program Application for CY 2020-2022 grant Regular City Council Meeting Minutes - 02-21-2024
funds prior to the February 29th deadline. In addition, staff recommends that the City Council authorize the CEO to submit an amendment to the 5-year 2019-2023 PLA plan to include additional eligible activities prior to the June 30th deadline.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA
PUBLIC HEARING
7. FY 2024-25 Annual Action Plan Housing and Community Development Needs and Priorities Public Hearing.
Motion to receive and file report, with any comments made by the Mayor, City Council, and/or residents during the public hearing, for inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Action Plan.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at approximately 8:03 p.m., seeing no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
8. Revised Request for Authorization to Purchase APX Radios by Motorola Solutions Motion to:
1. Waive the formal bidding process for this purchase; and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate $300,000.00 from CIP 24-028-53009 account 271-30-340-58110-53009; and
3. Authorize the Chief of Police or his designee to finalize the Agreement for the APX Radios, complete all appropriate documentation and to execute the Agreement.
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA Recommendation for Approval of Funding From the Measure BP Stakeholders Oversight Committee (SOC)- Two-Way APX Radios by Motorola Solutions Motion to:
1. Concur and approve the recommendation from the SOC for funding from Measure BP Revenue for the acquisition of a Two-Way APX Radio System by Motorola Solutions for the amount of $1,247,301.46 plus $50,000 contingency for a total of $1, 297,301.46; and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate $1,297,301.46 from the Measure BP Fund.
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA
10. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-004 to approve Commercial Cannabis Agreement No. 24- 01 and Cannabis Application No. CAN 23-01 to permit Commercial Cannabis Activity (Retail) within the I-C, Industrial Commercial Zone; and to authorize the CEO and City Attorney to execute a Cannabis Fee Deferral Payment Agreement for the payment of unpaid Public Benefit Fees due to the City from RD Baldwin Park/Tropicana Enterprises, LLC Site: 13467 Dalewood Street (APN: 8559-003-018); Applicant: RD x Catalyst-Baldwin Park, LLC; Case No.: CCA 24-01 for CAN 23-01.
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Motion to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-004 approving Commercial Cannabis Agreement No. 24-01 and Cannabis Application No. CAN 23-01 to permit commercial cannabis activity (Retail) at the Site by Applicant, and
2. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer and City Attorney to execute a Cannabis Fee Deferral Payment Plan Agreement in substantial form as outlined in Exhibit "A" of the draft agreement.
3. Find that the Project is in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), will not have a significant impact of the environment and is categorically exempt pursuant to the California Code of Regulations, Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1, 'existing facilities.'
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motion Passed [4 - 1]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN, AYALA, ESTRADA. ABSTAIN: GARCIA
CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE DISSOLVED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SA 1. Treasurer's Report SA - October 2023
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for October 2023.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA SA 2. Treasurer's Report SA - November 2023
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for November 2023.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA
CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER/ STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATION Mayor Estrada would like for the Residential Rehabilitation Program to be brought back.
Councilmember Avila and Garcia provided communications in regards to their votes to the cannabis item.
Chief Executive Office provided information regarding the power outage at City Hall and the surrounding area.
Manuel Carrillo Jr., Director of Recreation and Community Services announced there was a pipe burst in the Senior Center and they are doing everything to get the situation resolved.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Estrada motioned to adjourn meeting at approximately 8:32 p.m.
ATTEST: Emmanhel Estada, Mayor
as
Christopher Saenz, City Clerk
APPROVED: March 6, 2024
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FINANCE AUTHORITY Chair Emmanuel J. Estrada
HUB OF
REGULAR MEETING THE Vice-Chair Jean M. Ayala
Board Member Alejandra Avila
Minutes SAN GABRIEL Board Member
Daniel Damian
VALLEY
Board Member Monica Garcia
February 21, 2024, 7:00 PM
These minutes are presented in Agenda order.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Estrada at approximately 7:10 p.m.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Saenz performed roll call:
MEMBERS:
Board Member Alejandra Avila (present)
Board Member Daniel Damian (present)
Board Member Monica Garcia (present)
Vice Chair Jean M. Ayala (present)
Chair Emmanuel Estrada (present)
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Estrada opened Public Communication at approximately 7:44 p.m. The following spoke:
1. Irma Morales 4. John Rios
2. Paul Cook 5. Greg Tuttle
3. Jesse Plata 6. Abel
Seeing no on looking to speak, Chair Estrada closed public communication at approximately 8:01 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Treasurer's Report FA - October 2023
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for October 2023.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, AYALA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, ESTRADA
2. Treasurer's Report FA - November 2023
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for November 2023.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, AYALA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, ESTRADA
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Estrada motioned to adjourn the meeting at approximately 8:32 p.m.
ATTEST: Emmanuel JEstrada, Mayor
Christopher Saenz, City Clerk APPROVED: March 6, 2024
HOUSING AUTHORITY BALDWIN
Chair Emmanuel J. Estrada
HUB OF
REGULAR MEETING THE Vice-Chair Jean M. Ayala
Board Member Alejandra Avila
Minutes SAN GABRIEL Board Member
Daniel Damian
VALLEY
Board Member Monica Garcia
February 21, 2024, 7:00 PM
These minutes are presented in Agenda order.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Estrada at approximately 7:10 p.m.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Saenz performed roll call:
MEMBERS:
Board Member Alejandra Avila (present)
Board Member Daniel Damian (present)
Board Member Monica Garcia (present)
Vice Chair Jean M. Ayala (present)
Chair Emmanuel Estrada (present)
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Estrada opened Public Communication at approximately 7:44 p.m. The following spoke:
1. Irma Morales 3. Jesse Plata 5. Greg Tuttle
2. Paul Cook 4. John Rios 6. Abel
Seeing no on looking to speak, Chair Estrada closed public communication at approximately 8:01 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Baldwin Park Housing Authority'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 Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, AYALA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, ESTRADA
2. Treasurer's Report HA - October 2023
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for October 2023.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, AYALA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, ESTRADA
3. Treasurer's Report HA - November 2023
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for November 2023.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, AYALA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, ESTRADA
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Estrada motioned to adjourn the meeting at approximately 8:32 p.m.
ATTEST:
Christopher Saenz, City Clerk APPROVED: March 6, 2024