CITY COUNCIL/ & BALDWIN
Mayor Emmanuel J. Estrada
HOUSING AUTHORITY HUB OF
THE Mayor Pro Tem Jean M. Ayala
REGULAR MEETINGS Councilmember Alejandra Avila
SAN GABRIEL Councilmember Daniel Damian
Minutes VALLEY
Councilmember Monica Garcia
August 07, 2024, 7:00 PM
These minutes are presented in Agenda order.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:03 p.m. by Mayor Estrada.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by 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 arrived at 7:14 p.m.) Mayor Pro Tem Jean M Ayala (present)
Mayor Emmanuel J Estrada (present)
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Tabares announced that the City Council met in closed session and all the Councilmembers were present; the City Council heard all the items listed on the Special Meeting Agenda and there is no reportable action.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Mayor announced that the City Council are also members of the Board of Directors of the Housing Authority which is 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.
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
The Mayor presented the Hometown Hero Military Banner to Everett N. Marquez., served in the United States Marines Corps and Eduardo Israel Olmos, served in the United States Army The Mayor and City Council presented a proclamation to Luis de Luna Sandoval from Fresnillo, Zacatecas for coordinating the 2024 Baldwin Park Fresnillo City to City Friendship Basketball Tournament.
The Mayor performed the Oath of Office of Police Officers to Officers: Anthony Pulido, Leander Benjamin III, Alfredo Leal, Daniel Vasquez, Carlos Camarena, Ricardo Bugarin, and Records Specialist II Brandio Mancio
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
The Mayor opened Public Communications at approximately 7:50 p.m., the following spoke:
1) Irma Morales 4) John Rios
2) Dan Tran 5) Tom Quiche
3) Abel 6) Ye Wu
Seeing no one else wishing to speak public communication was closed at approximately 8:07 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 Monica Garcia to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA Meeting Minutes of July 17, 2024
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 July17, 2024.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Monica Garcia to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA
3. Approval of Parcel Map No. 84199 to consolidate five (5) lots, abandon a street right-of-way, and a City parking lot into one (1) approximate 92,680 square foot lot for the development of the Zocalo Civic Plaza Project
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Parcel Map No. 84199, and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to execute and transmit Parcel Map No. 84199 to the County of Los Angeles for recordation.
Item #3 was pulled for further discussion.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motion Passed [3 - 2]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN, ESTRADA NOES: GARCIA, AYALA, Approve a Request for Proposal for Jail Facility Staffing and Support Services Motion to:
1. Approve the release of the Request for Proposal; and
2. Direct staff to review and rank the responses to the RFP based on the evaluation criteria; and
Present a recommendation to the City Council, including a cost estimate, for the award of the contract.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Monica Garcia to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA 08-07-2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
5. Approval of Payment for Automated License Plate Readers ("ALPR") Camera Subscription from Flock Safety (Flock Group, Inc.) for Fiscal Years 2022-23 and 2023-24 Motion to:
1. Approve the payment of two invoices (INV-37827 and INV-37828) for the continued lease of thirty (30) Automated License Plate Reader Cameras from Flock Group INC., for the periods specified above, each in the amount of $78,500.00, for a total of $157,000.00;
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to transfer the funds previously approved and allocated in the Police Department budget line item 100-30-310-51100-00000 (Consultant Services) to 100-30-310-58140-00000 (Lease Expense) and process the payments; and
3. Authorize the Chief of Police or his designee to complete all appropriate documentation to process the payments.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Monica Garcia to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA
6. Consideration of Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-040 Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to Enter into the Settlement Agreement with Kroger Co., Revert Funds to the County of Los Angeles, and to Execute any Documents Necessary to Implement the Action Motion to pursue its own litigation against Kroger Co., it is recommended that the City Council opt into the Settlement Agreement, revert settlement funds to the County of Los Angeles, and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute any documents necessary to implement the action.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Monica Garcia to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA
7. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-039 Certifying the Application For Grant Funds, Accepting Grant Funds in the Amount of $282,560.00, And Authorizing the Chief of Police to execute The California Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Agreement
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-039 certifying the CTFP application, accepting grant funds in the amount of $282,560.00 and authorizing the Chief of Police to execute the CTFGP grant agreement.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Monica Garcia to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA
8. Award Professional Services Agreement to John L. Hunter and Associates to Perform Commercial and Industrial Inspections for Stormwater Quality Compliance.
Motion to :
Authorize the Mayor to execute a Professional Service Agreement with John L. Hunter and Associates (JHA) in the amount not to exceed of $74,850.00 for assistance with NDES and Industrial Waste Program Inspections; and
Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate an amount not-to-exceed $17,000 from Account 258-50-510-51100-15400 and $57,850 from Account 249-50-510-51100-15400 to fully fund the professional services; and
Authorize the Public Works Director to process the necessary documentation for the requested services.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Monica Garcia to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA 08-07-2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
Accept Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Publish Notice Inviting Bids for City Project No. CIP 24-001-55027 - Morgan Park Restroom Improvements Motion to accept and approve the plans and specifications for City Project No. CIP 24-001-55027 and authorize staff to publish a Notice Inviting Bids for construction.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Monica Garcia to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA
10. Approval of a two-year extension of the Affordable Homeownership Expansion Agreement and update to the Project Activities Implemented by the San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity.
Motion to:
1. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to approve a no-cost two-year extension of the Affordable Homeownership Expansion Agreement and update to the Project Activities and associated funding sources; and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate funding for this updated Program and Project Activities and make the necessary budget adjustment.
Item #11 was pulled for presentation by Habitat for Humanity.
MOTION: It was moved by Monica Garcia, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA
11. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-038 to Approve Commercial Cannabis Agreement No. 24- 02 and Cannabis Permit Application No. 23-03 for a New Cannabis Manufacturing and Self- Distribution Business at an Existing Cannabis Manufacturing Facility within the I, Industrial Zone (Location: 15023 Ramona Blvd., APN 8437-021-006); Applicant: California Harvest Fund, LLC; Case Number: CCA 24-02 for CAN 23-03).
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 2024-038 to Approve Commercial Cannabis Agreement No. 24- 02 and Cannabis Permit Application No. 23-03 for a New Cannabis Manufacturing and Self- Distribution Business at an Existing Cannabis Manufacturing Facility within the I, Industrial Zone (Location: 15023 Ramona Blvd., APN 8437-021-006); Applicant: California Harvest Fund, LLC; Case Number: CCA 24-02 for CAN 23-03).
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Monica Garcia to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA PUBLIC HEARING- None
REPORTS OF OFFICERS - None
CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE DISSOLVED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION- None
HOUSING AUTHORITY 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, DAMIAN GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA 08-07-2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Treasurer's Report HA- May 2024
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for May 2024.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA Treasurer's Report HA - June 2024
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for June 2024.
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 CEO Zaldivar and City Attorney Tabares provided brief oral update on the status of the LA County proposed sales tax Ballot Measure to replace the existing Measure H, which will expire in 2027.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:59 p.m. by Mayor Estrada.
Emmanuel FEstrada, Mayor/Chair
ATTEST:
Christopher Saenz, City Clerk APPROVED: August 21, 2024 08-07-2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes