CITY COUNCIL LEBALDWIN Emmanuel J. Estrada
HUB OF Mayor
REGULAR MEETING THE Mayor Pro Tem Jean M. Ayala
Councilmember Alejandra Avila
Minutes SAN GABRIEL Councilmember Daniel Damian
VALLEY
Councilmember Monica Garcia
March 20, 2024, 7:00 PM
These minutes are presented in Agenda order.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:20 p.m. by Mayor Estrada.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was led by Commissioner Laura Franklin.
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 J. Estrada (present)
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Martinez announced all members were present and met on eight (8) items. Council gave direction to Special Counsel and the City Attorney and there is no reportable action.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Mayor announce 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 for attending the Housing Authority and Finance Authority meetings.
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Estrada and the City Council proclaimed March 2024 American Red Cross Month presented proclamation to Ralph Galvan.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Estrada opened publication at approximately 7:29 p.m. the following spoke:
1) Julie McCasland 7) Abel
2) Christopher Milanda 8) Rosa Leon
3) Liza Pena 9) Jamie Martinez
4) Comment received by Opal and distributed 10) Ralph Galvan 5) Kiana Martinez 11) Ms. Chavez.
6) John Rios
Mayor Estrada closed Public Communications at approxametly 7:55 p.m. 03-20-2024 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
CONSENT CALENDAR
City of Baldwin Park's Warrants and Demands
Motion to ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
Treasurer's Report City (CC) - December 2023
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for December 2023.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA Meeting Minutes for March 6, 2024
Motion to approve the Special and Regular City Council Meetings held on March 6, 2024.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA
4. Approve a Request for Service Proposal with Evan Brooks and Associates, Inc (EBA) for Transit Route Efficiency Study for the City of Baldwin Park's Transit System Motion to:
1. Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the proposal from Evan Brooks Associates, Inc.(EBA) in the amount of $62,310 for the completion of the Transit Route Efficiency Study.
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate $62,310.00 from Fund 244- Proposition A and make the necessary budget and appropriation adjustments.
Item #4 was pulled for further discussion.
MOTION: It was moved by Alejandra Avila, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: 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:
• Anthony Clinton The claimant alleges bodily injury.
• Felipe Escamilla The claimant alleges bodily injury.
• Jasmyne Silva Misdirected Claim
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA
6. Approve a Request For Qualification for High Speed Fiber Data Services For City Facilities Motion to:
1. Approve the release of the Request for Qualifications; and Review and Rank the Responses to the RFQ
3. Present a recommendation to the City Council, including a cost estimate.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA 3-20-2024 City Council Regular Meeting Minut
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7. Authorize Purchase Orders and Expenditures at The Home Depot Center from Approved Fiscal Year 2023-24 Funds for Materials and Supplies in Various Maintenance and Operations Cost Centers.
Motion to:
1. Authorize the expenditure of approved funds in the amount not-to-exceed $36,500 for purchase of materials and supplies from the Home Depot through June 30, 2024,
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to make the necessary budget transfers and adjustments
3. Authorize the Public Works Director to prepare and process the necessary purchase order requisitions.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA
8. Adopt a Resolution to become a member of the California Municipal Finance Authority ("CMFA") and to approve the issuance of the Bonds by the CMFA, for conduit financing for the proposed Central Metro Place Apartments Affordable Senior Housing Project located at 14519 Central Avenue.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-006 to become a member of the CMFA and to approve the issuance of the Bonds by the CMFA, for purposes of the Code.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA
PUBLIC HEARING
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
9. Grant Application- Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program- Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR)- Large Implementation Category Motion to:
1. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Director of the Community Development Department (CDD) to apply for the Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program Grant- Large Implementation Category, in the Governor's Office of Planning and Research, for up to $ 4 million.
2. Approve of SGV Casita as a Community Based Organization (CBO) Co-Applicant.
Direct Staff to request an Advance Disbursement to avoid using the General Fund to front- fund the program.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA
10. Appointment of Interim Housing Commissioner by selection in the order applications were received.
Motion to:
Select an Interim Housing Commissioner by the order the application was received from the previously appointed Housing Commissioners names.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean MAyala, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA 03-20-2024 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
11. Accept and Approve Plans and Specifications and Award of a Construction Contract for City Project No. CIP 20-31 & CIP 20-35 Traffic Signal and Rail Crossing Safety Improvements at Pacific Avenue and Bogart Avenue.
Motion to:
1. Approve project plans and specifications for City Project CIP 20-31 & CIP 20-35; and,
2. Approve and award the construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. from Chino, CA in the amount of $1,808,347.00; and,
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate $170,000.00 from Fund 245-Proposition C, $230,000.00 from Fund 255-Measure M, and drawdown and appropriate $806,395.50 from the Measure M Bond Proceeds account; and,
4. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the construction contract.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Monica Garcia to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA
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
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, DAMIAN, GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA SA 2. Treasurer's Report SA - December 2023
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for December 2023.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA
CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATION Councilmember Damian seeks consensus from Council colleagues to direct the CEO and the City Attorney to present to the City Council an amendment to Ordinance No 1457 to revise the contract authority of the CEO, inclusive of the associated funding authority, from $24,999 to $50,000.
Mayor Estrada directed staff to review grant opportunities to assist BP businesses.
Councilmember Avila provided communication on the need for flashing lights on Baldwin Park Blvd. and Francisquito and on Merced to alert drivers to slow down.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Estrada made a motion to adjourn at approximately 8:51 p.m.
ATTEST:
Christopher Saenz, City Clerk APPROVED: April 3, 2024
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