CITY COUNCIL OR BALDWIN Mayor Emmanuel J. Estrada
HUB OF
REGULAR MEETING THE Mayor Pro Tem Jean M. Ayala
Councilmember Alejandra Avila
Minutes SAN GABRIEL Councilmember Daniel Damian
VALLEY
April 03, 2024, 7:00 PM Councilmember Monica Garcia
These minutes are presented in Agenda order.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:07 p.m. by Mayor Estrada
INVOCATION
The innovation was led 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
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
Assistant City Attorney Marco Ornelas reported all members were present except Councilmember Garcia. City Council gave direction to Special Counsel on the matters of Cetina, Tier One, Rukli and Matthew Rodriguez, and there is no reportable action. Mayor Pro Tem Ayala excused herself on the litigation matter of Matthew Rodriguez vs City of Baldwin Park.
Closed session was not adjourned and will reconvene after the Regular City Council Meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Estrada opened Pubic Communication at approximately 7:12 p.m.
The following spoke:
1) Irma Morales 4) Pastor Paul Flores
2) Jonathan Romero 5) David Muse
3) Victor Garcia 6) John Rios
Seeing no one else looking to speak, Mayor Estrada closed Public Communications at approximately 7:25 p.m. 04-03-2024 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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
2. Meeting Minutes
Motion to approve the following meeting minutes of the Special City Council Meeting, Regular City Council Meeting, Finance Authority Meeting and the Housing Authority Meeting held on March 20, 2024 and September 16, 2020.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA Approval of Summer Concerts in the Park and Downtown Street Market Dates Motion to approve Summer Concerts in the Park and Downtown Street Market dates.
Item #3 was pulled for further discussion.
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt Motion Passed [4 - 1]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, AYALA NAY: ESTRADA
4. Authorize the Purchase of a 2024 CASE 590SN Backhoe Loader From SONSRAY Machinery - FY2023-24 CIP Project No. CIP24-025-55029
Motion to:
1. Authorize the purchase of the 2024 CASE 590SN 4WD backhoe loader through the Sourcewell, Purchasing Cooperative contract with SONSRAY Machinery, in an amount not-to-exceed $197,885.41 including a 3-year maintenance program; and
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works, or his designee, to complete all appropriate documentation to finalize the purchase.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA Housing Element Progress Report 2023
Motion to receive and file the report and direct staff to forward copies to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR).
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA
6. Resolution No. 2024-007 Initiating the Proceedings and Ordering Preparation of the Engineer's Report for the Parks Maintenance Assessment District for FY2024-2025 Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-007 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 2024-2025 levy of annual assessments for the 04-03-2024 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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 Alejandra Avila to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA
7. Resolution No. 2024-008 Initiating the Proceedings and Ordering Preparation of the Engineer's Report for the Citywide Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District for FY2024-2025
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-008 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 FY2024-2025 levy of annual assessments 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 Alejandra Avila to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA
8. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park entering into A Funding Agreement with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) for the Los Angeles Street Complete Streets Improvement Project - Metro Express Lanes Net Toll Revenue Re-Investment Grant ID# MX202302 Motion to:
1. Approve Resolution No. 2024-009 "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park entering into an Agreement with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) for the Los Angeles Street Complete Streets Improvement Project - Metro Express Lanes Net Toll Revenue Re-Investment Grant ID# MX202302"; and,
2. Authorize the Mayor to sign Funding Agreement No. 920000000MX202302 with LACMTA for the Los Angeles Street Complete Streets Improvement Project.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA Approve an Industrial Disability Retirement (IDR) for Gonzalo E. Cetina Motion to approve the Industrial Disability Retirement for Gonzalo E. Cetina.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA
10. Approval of a 5-year service contract proposal with Motorola Solutions Inc.
Motion to:
1. Approve the contract with Motorola for Maintenance, Subscription & GIS Managed Services.
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.
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
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS
CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE DISSOLVED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATION Mayor seek consensus from Council and provided direction to staff to look into donating to Road Runners start-up costs.
Mayor Pro Tem Ayala acknowledged Humberto Monti Montenegro and his services that will be held on Thursday, April 25' at 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church in Baldwin Park.
Councilmember Damian acknowledged Fidel "Horse" Caballero and his services that will be held on Friday, April 19th at 10:00 a.m. at St Johns the Baptist Church and the viewing to follow on Saturday, April 20th at 12:00 p.m. at Courtyard by Marriot.
Councilmember Avila expressed condolences to the Montenegro family, Caballero family and the Diaz family.
Councilmember Garcia expressed her condolences to the Montenegro family and the Caballero family.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Estrada closed the Regular Meeting on In Memory of Fidel "Horse" Caballero, Humberto Monti Montenegro and Lotite Diaz at approximately 7:41 p.m.
RECONVE TO CLOSED SESSION at approximately 7:45 p.m.
ATTEST: Emmanuel JEstyada, Mayor
Christopher Saenz., City Clerk APPROVED: April 17, 2024 04-03-2024 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes