CITY COUNCIL/
FINANCE AUTHORITY/ Emmanuel J.
Mayor/Chair
Estrada
HOUSING AUTHORITY Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Jean M. Ayala Councilmember/Member Alejandra Avila
REGULAR MEETING SAN GABRIEL: Councilmember/Member
VALLEY Daniel Damian
Minutes Councilmember/Member
Monica Garcia
September 18, 2024, 7:00 PM
These minutes are presented in Agenda order.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:12 p.m.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Flores and Pastor Jackson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor/Chair 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 Tabares announced that the City Council met in closed session and all the Councilmembers were present, on items 1 Gutierrez vs. BP, John Doe RA vs. Doe 4 et al and item 2 there was no reportable action. On item 1 Rodriguez v. BP, Mayor Pro Tem Ayala recused herself and there was no reportable action.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Mayor announced 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 presented Mario Maciel, Jr. a City Plaque in recognition to for his 10 years of services as a Planning Commissioner.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
The Mayor opened Public Communication at approximately 7:27 p.m., the following spoke:
1) Irma Morales 4) Abel
2) Anais Medina Diaz 5) John Rios
3) Dr. Dawn Terashita
Seeing no one else wishing to speak public communication was closed. 9-18-2024 Regular_FA_HA Meeting Minutes
CONSENT CALENDAR
City of Baldwin Park's Warrants and Demands
Motion to ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
Item #1 was pulled for further discussion.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M Ayala, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motion Passed [5 - O]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA Treasurer's Report City (CC) - August 2024
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for August 2024.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA Meeting Minutes of September 4, 2024
Motion to approve the following meeting minutes of the Special City Council and Regular City Council Meetings held on September 4, 2024.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA
4. Consideration to Reappropriate American Rescue Plan Act Funds for the Basic Subsidy Program
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the Director of Finance to reappropriate ARPA Funds as indicated under Fiscal Impact as shown on the table below for the Basic Subsidy Program and make necessary changes to the budget; and
2. Authorize the Director of Recreation & Community Services to coordinate all elements associated with the Program.
Item #4 pulled for further discussion.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA
5. Approval of a Master Services Agreement with OpenGov Inc., for the Implementation of an Asset Management Software System for the Department of Public Works Staff recommends that Council:
1. Approve the cancellation of OpenGov's Budgeting and Planning software module and authorize the implementation of OpenGov's Asset Management software including the transfer of remaining budgeted funds and contract credits to be applied towards implementation and subscription costs for the new system; and,
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Master Services Agreement, and related documents with OpenGov in an amount not to exceed $156,598.17 for an initial term of two years and four months, with additional three one-year renewal options for the implementation and subscription of the Asset Management software including integration with the Government Outreach GoGov portal; and,
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to make all necessary appropriations and budget amendments for the term of the Agreement.
Item #5 was pulled from agenda.
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PUBLIC HEARING
6. Public Hearing Regarding Fiscal Year 2023-24 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER)
Motion to:
1. Approve the Final 2023-24 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER) for federal CDBG and HOME funds; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to transmit this report to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by the deadline of September 30, 2024.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at approximately 7:58 p.m., seeing no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Monica Garcia to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
7. Adoption of a Resolution No. 2024-042 Establishing the City of Baldwin Park Policy for Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-042 establishing the City Policy for Selection of Appointed Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA Adopt Resolution No. 2024-043 Updating the Street Naming Policy, Rescind Resolution No. 79-37 and Consider Request to Rename Cleary Drive
Motion to :
1. Rescind and Repeal Resolution No. 79-37; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-043 Updating Street Naming Policy
3. Approve the renaming of Cleary Drive to Bernardo Flores Drive and direct staff to implement the street naming; and authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate funding to cover the cost from Measure R, Fund No. 254 and make the necessary budget adjustments.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M Ayala, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motion Passed [4 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, AYALA. ABSTAIN: 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 - August 2024
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for August 2024.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA 9-18-2024 Regular_FA_HA Meeting Minutes
FINANCE AUTHORITY
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Treasurer's Report FA - August 2024
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for August 2024.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, DAMIAN, GARCIA, AYALA, ESTRADA
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
2. Treasurer's Report HA - August 2024
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for August 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 Councilmember Damian sought consensus from the City Council to direct staff to draft and present a resolution urging and requesting that Governor Newsom, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, and the California Legislature take emergency action to stabilize the homeowners and commercial property insurance industry in the State of California.
Councilmember Damian sought consensus from the City Council to direct staff to prepare a staff report for the naming of Dog Parks.
Councilmember Avila sought consensus from the City Council to direct staff to reach out to the Mexican Consulate to provide mobile services to the community.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:39 p.m. by Mayor/Chair Estrada.
Emmanuel JEstrada, Mayor/Chair
ATTEST:
Christopher Saenz, City Clerk APPROVED: October 2, 2024 9-18-2024 Regular_FA_HA Meeting Minutes