CITY COUNCIL Mayor Alejandra Avila
HUB OF
REGULAR MEETING THE Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Damian
Councilmember Jean M. Ayal:
Minutes SAN GABRIEL Councilmember Emmanuel J. Estrada
VALLEY Councilmember
Manuel Lozano
February 19, 2025, 7:00 PM
These minutes are presented in Agenda order.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:01pm by Mayor Avila.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Flores and Pastor Jackson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Clerk Saenz.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Saenz performed roll call:
Council Member Jean M. Ayala (present)
Council Member Emmanuel J. Estrada (present)
Council Member Manuel Lozano (present)
Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Damian (present)
Mayor Alejandra Avila (present)
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Tabares announced that the City Council met in closed session on items listed on the Special Meeting Agenda, all Council Members were present. On Item #1A, #1B, #1C & #2 updates were given by legal counsel and direction was given by City Council, there is no reportable action. Item #ID was continued to a future meeting.
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
Mayor Avila and the City Council presented a City Plaque for Years of Service to Ron Garcia, Director of Community Development.
Mayor Avila administered the Oath of Office to the newly appointed Police Officers and Dispatchers: Officer Raymond Garcia, Officer Manuel Saenz, Officer Brian Munnerlyn, Officer Michael Cano, Dispatcher Jennifer Scott, Sergeant Mario Alcazar, and Sergeant Chris Rivera.
Chief of Police Lopez introduced the new Police Officers and Dispatchers. 02-19-2025 City Council, Finance Authority, Housing Authority Meeting Minutes
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Avila opened Public Communications at approximately 7:44 p.m. The following individuals spoke:
1) Irma Morales 2) Jeanette Cardoza 3) Sam Brown
4) Luis Vasquez. 5) Jorge Del Real Carlos 6) John Rios
After observing no additional individuals wishing to speak, Public Communications was closed at approximately 8:01 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. City of Baldwin Park's Warrants and Demands
Motion to that the City Council ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
MOTION: It was moved by Alejandra Avila, seconded by Manuel Lozano to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
2. Treasurer's Report City (CC) - December 2024
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for December 2024.
MOTION: It was moved by Alejandra Avila, seconded by Manuel Lozano to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
3. Meeting Minutes of February 5, 2025
It is recommended that the City Council approve the following meeting minutes of the Special City Council Meeting and Regular City Council Meeting held on February 5, 2025.
Item #3 was pulled for a future date.
Claim Rejection
Motion to reject the following claim and direct staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimant:
• Silbia Baltierra The claimant alleges bodily injury.
• Juan Munoz The claimant alleges property damage.
MOTION: It was moved by Alejandra Avila, seconded by Manuel Lozano to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA Approval of Contract Renewal with the LA County Department of Public Health for Health Officer Services and Environmental Health Services on Behalf of the City of Baldwin Park Motion to:
1. Approve the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health - Public Health Services Contract No. JPH-005594 and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute the contract on behalf of the City.
2. Authorize the CEO to make administrative adjustments as necessary to carry out the decision of the City Council
MOTION: It was moved by Alejandra Avila, seconded by Manuel Lozano to adopt Motion Passed [S - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA 02-19-2025 City Council, Finance Authority, Housing Authority Meeting Minutes
6. Release of Request for Proposals (RFP) for the preparation of City pre-approved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Plans as required by California Government Code Section 6852.27.
1. Authorize staff to prepare and release a Request for Proposal for an Architect to prepare City owned ADU plans for the development of a City ADU pre-approved plan program in accordance with Government Code 65852.27.
2. Direct Staff to evaluate the proposals and present the recommended proposal to the City Council for consideration.
Item # 6 was pulled for further discussion.
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
7. Authorization to Establish a Pre-qualification List for On-Call Professional Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Home American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) and Housing Authority Consultant Services and Approval of Professional Services Agreements (PSAs) with Avant Garde and Lorraine Mendez & Associates
Motion to:
1. Approve the two firms to be used for on-call Administrative Consulting Services for three years up to $50,000 annually for each firm until vacancies are filled; and
2. Approve and authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or his designee to execute Agreements in substantial form, subject to any non-substantive changes made by the CEO and City Attorney.
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate funding and make the necessary budget adjustments; and
Item #7 was pulled for further discussion.
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motion Passed |5 - 0]. AYES: AXALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA Award Professional Services Agreement with Avant Garde to prepare the City's five-year 2025- 2029 Consolidated Plan, yearly Action Plan, and an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Motion to:
1. Award a Professional Services Agreement with Avant Garde (Consultant) to prepare the City's 2025-2029 Consolidated Plam, yearly Action Plan, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing; and
2. Authorize the Chief Executive officer, or designee, to make non-substantive changes as approved by the City Attorney and execute the attached agreement with Avant Garde to provide consulting services in an amount not to exceed $50,589 (includes 10% contingency).
Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate $50,589 from the CDBG Fund #220 and the HOME Fund #221, in accordance with the allowable administrative CAP from program income.
Item #8 was pulled for further discussion.
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Manuel Lozano to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA 02-19-2025 City Council, Finance Authority, Housing Authority Meeting Minutes
PUBLIC HEARING
Conduct Public Hearing and Introduce First Reading of Ordinance 1516 to Consider Approval of Development Agreement No. 24-01 Between the City of Baldwin Park and Allvision, LLC and the adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan (MMRP) in conjunction with a request for the construction of a new two-sided digital billboard sign (Location 3100 Baldwin Park Blvd.; Applicant: Allvision, LLC; Case Number: DA 24-01).
Motion to:
1. Introduce for first reading, by title only, Ordinance 1516, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AUTHORIZING THE CITY
OF BALDWIN PARK TO ENTER INTO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH
ALLVISION, LLC FOR THE APPROVAL OF A TWO-SIDED DIGITAL BILLBOARD LOCATED IN THE RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO 3100 BALDWIN
PARK BLVD, WITH THE SPECIFIC LOCATION SHOWN ON THE PLANS ON FILE WITH THE CITY PLANNER".
2. Find that the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (ISMND) as well as the associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan (MMRP) was prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub.
Resources Code, §§ 21000 et seq.) ("CEQA") and the State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs, tit. 14, §§ 15000 et seq.) and adopt the ISMND and MMRP for this project.
3. Adopt Resolution CC 2025-004 approving DA 24-01: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK RECOMMENDING
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO-SIDED DIGITAL BILLBOARD LOCATED IN THE RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO 3100 BALDWIN PARK BLVD, WITH
THE SPECIFIC LOCATION SHOWN ON THE PLANS ON FILE WITH THE CITY PLANNER.
Public Hearing was opened by Mayor Avila at 8:22 p.m.
Public Communications opened at 8:29 PM. After observing no individuals wishing to speak, Public Communications were closed at approximately 8:29 PM.
MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Emmanuel Estrada to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA City Attorney Tabares announced: let the record reflect that #3 is not part of counsel recommendation
10. 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and FY 25/26 Annual Action Plan Housing and Community Development Needs and Priorities Public Hearing
Motion to receive and file this report along with any comments made by the Mayor and City Council and residents during the public hearing, for inclusion in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan for 2025/26- 2029/30 and Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Action Plan.
Public Communications for Item # 10 opened at 8:34 PM. After observing no individuals wishing to speak, Public Communications were closed at approximately 8:34 PM.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA 02-19-2025 City Council, Finance Authority, Housing Authority Meeting Minutes
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
11. Review of Commission Applications and Consideration of Appointments to Fill the Scheduled Vacancy for the Planning Commission
Motion to accept the nomination for Diana Dzib as Planning Commissioner made by Council Member Estrada
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
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 Warrants and Demands Register.
SA 2. Treasurer's Report SA - December 2024
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for December 2024.
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Emmanuel Estrada to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
FINANCE AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
Treasurer's Report FA - December 2024
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for December 2024.
MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Baldwin Park Housing Authority's Warrants and Demands Motion to ratify the Warrants and Demands Register.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M Ayala, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA Treasurer's Report HA - December 2024
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for December 2024.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M Ayala, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
Housing Authority of the City of Baldwin Park Project Based Voucher Program Update Motion to receive and file this report.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M Ayala, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
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CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATION Council Member Lozano and Mayor Pro Tem Damian recognized Mayor Avila for her leadership at the Lario Staging Area Town Hall.
Mayor Avila updated on the Lario Staging Area situation and thanked the regional mayors for their collaboration.
Council Member Estrada spoke about sidewalk conditions, emphasizing a desire to collaborate with LIUNA on a pilot program to improve sidewalks and offer hands-on training for Baldwin Park residents.
Mayor Avila requested an update on Barnes Park, to be presented at the next meeting.
Mayor Avila and Mayor Pro Tem Damian asked for updates on Habitat for Humanity projects, including Torch and Stewart, the Cesar Chavez Project, and the Senior Housing Project, with timelines.
Mayor Avila and Mayor Pro Tem Damian requested information about the upcoming housing application window, including criteria and details that could be shared with interested residents. Community Development Director Garcia provided an update on the application process for new housing projects.
Treasurer Valenzuela acknowledged and thanked outgoing Community Development Director Garcia for his service to the community.
City Clerk Saenz provided an update on the City Clerk Association of California Nuts & Bolts Training Seminar held on February 6 and 7, 2025.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Avila adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:45 PM.
ATTEST:
Christopher Saenz, City Clerk
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