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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021 07 07 CC MIN A. NUp4rtHt solo aradipt,,t) V 4.IY MINUTES BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING July 7, 2021, 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER - 14403 E. Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, 91706 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:26 p.m. by Mayor Estrada. INVOCATION The invocation was provided by Pastor Jackson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chief Lopez. ROLL CALL City Clerk Garcia performed roll call: MEMBERS: Council Member Daniel Damian (present) Council Member Monica Garcia (present) Council Member Paul C. Hernandez (present) Mayor Pro Tem Alejandra Avila (present) Mayor Emmanuel J. Estrada (present) MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Avila to excuse City Treasurer Contreras from the City Council Meeting. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Garcia, Damian, Hernandez. [5-0] Passes. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Robert N. Tafoya announced no reportable action was taken. ANNOUNCEMENTS PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS • A Moment of Silence for the Late Captain Bartolotti • Parks Make Life Better Proclamation Presented to Director of Recreation and Community Development Manny Carrillo • Recognition of Boys CIF Soccer Championship Presented to Baldwin Park High School Men's Varsity Soccer Team Regular Meeting of 07/07/21 Page 1 of 9 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Estrada opened Public Communications at approximately 7:55 p.m. The following spoke: 1. Guilliver Erickson 2. Saara Lampwalla 3. Carmen Chase 4. John Rios Mayor Estrada closed public communications at approximately 8:09 p.m. Mayor Estrada pulled Item No. 17 from the original order of the agenda to allow public input. 17. Seeking City Council Direction for Agreement between the City of Baldwin Park & the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust (SGVRHT) to Develop and Operate the Emergency Non-Congregate Shelter Pilot Program (Tiny Home Village) Motion to : 1. Provide staff direction for the Service Agreement between the City of Baldwin Park & the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust (SGVRHT) to develop and operate a tiny home bridge housing site; and 2. Provide direction if the Chief Executive Officer may or may not enter into a Service Agreement between the City of Baldwin Park & San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust (SGVRHT);and 3. Provide direction pertaining to a Resolution with the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust (SGVRHT) and agreement between the City of Baldwin Park and the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust (SGVRHT); and 4. Provide direction if the Finance Director may make a budget amendment and provide account numbers to record the grant and related expenditures accordingly; and 5. Provide direction to expedite paving of the Public Works Green Waste Transfer site; and 6. Provide direction if the Director of Recreation and Community Services may execute further documents and reporting. Mayor Estrada opened the Public Hearing and Comments at approximately 8:54p.m. The following spoke: 1. Daniella Urbia 19. Gabriel Ramirez 2. Danika Mendoza 20. Scott Chamberlain 3. Veronica Lopez 21. Lu P. Cruz 4. Tabatabai 22. Jiun Vega 5. Mel Till 23. Eriberto Daniel 6. Kathy Rojas 24. Jose Torres 7. Danny Garcia 25. Mark Robles 8. Patricia Hernandez 26. Michelle Parias 9. Jon Pelzer 27. Rodolfo Cortes 10.Leslie Brito 28. Jim Dexter 11.Cecilia Bernal; Carol Daley 29. Miguel Castaneda 12.Daniel Cole 30. Christine Armendariz 13.Gen Escobosa 31. Jason Li Regular Meeting of 07/07/21 Page 2 of 9 14.Beatriz Sandoval 32. Alicia Mendoza 15.Julio Ramirez 33. Abel Mendoza 16.Manuel Penate 34. Junior Lozano 17.Charles Navarro Jr. 35. Fernando Sandoval. 18.Janet Hurtado Mayor Estrada closed the Public Hearing and Comments. MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Damian, seconded by Mayor Estrada to adopt Motioned with amendment. AYES: Damian, Estrada, Avila, Hernandez NAY: Garcia [4-1] Passes. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. City of Baldwin Park's Warrants and Demands Motion to table ratified the attached Warrants and Demands Register. MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Avila table Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Garcia, Hernandez. [5-0] Passes. 2. Meeting Minutes Motion to table meeting minutes for the following City Council Meeting: Special City Council Meeting of July 14, 2021. Special City Council Meeting of June 2, 2021. Regular City Council Meeting of June 2, 2021. Special City Council and Planning Meeting of June 9, 2021. Special City Council Meeting of June 16, 2021. Regular City Council Meeting of June 16, 2021. Special City Council and Planning Meeting of June 23, 2021. MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Avila table Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Garcia, Hernandez. [5-0] Passes. 3. Claim Rejection Motion to table following claim and directed staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimant(s): Claim for damages related to Jorge Huerta various personnel related actions MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Avila table Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Garcia, Hernandez. [5-0] Passes. 4. Approval of Annual Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2021-22 Motion to table received and filed the attached Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2021-22 MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Avila table Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Garcia, Hernandez. [5-0] Passes. 5. Cannabis Mitigation Fee Compliance Report Required Pursuant to Government Code Section 66006 for FY2019 Regular Meeting of 07/07/21 Page 3 of 9 Motion to table reviewed and received this report prepared to satisfy Government Code subdivision 66006. MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Avila table Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Garcia, Hernandez. [5-0] Passes. 6. Cannabis Mitigation Fee Compliance Report Required Pursuant to Government Code Section 66006 for FY2020 Motion to table reviewed and received this report prepared to satisfy Government Code subdivision 66006. MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Avila table Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Garcia, Hernandez. [5-0] Passes. 7. Consideration of an Amendment to Extend an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement(ENA) with ROEM Development Corporation for a Proposed Project in Downtown Baldwin Park (site located behind King Taco) Motion to not recommend approval of the ENA extension. Item No. 7 was pulled for further discussion. MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Damian, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Damina, Avila, Estrada NAY: Garcia, Hernandez [3- 2] Passes. 8. Consideration of an Amendment to Extend an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) with ROEM Development Corporation for a Proposed Project in Downtown Baldwin Park (Urban X site) Motion to approval of the ENA extension for an additional 60 days to provide staff and ROEM the opportunity to gain substantive progress on this project. Item No. 8 was pulled for further discussion. MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Damian, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Damina, Avila, Estrada NAY: Garcia, Hernandez [3- 2] Passes. 9. Approve Final Parcel Map No. 1438 to Combine Four (4) Lots into Two (2) Lots Motion to table the Final Parcel Map No.1438 and authorized the City Clerk and/or designated staff to sign the Final Map. MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Avila table Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Garcia, Hernandez. [5-0] Passes. 10. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement for Citywide Tree Maintenance Services with West Coast Arborists, Inc. Motion to table: 1. Approved a PSA for tree trimming and maintenance services with West Coast Arborists, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $165,000; and 2. Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the PSA with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for tree maintenance services; and Regular Meeting of 07/07/21 Page 4 of 9 3. Authorized the Director of Finance and Director of Public Works to make the necessary budget adjustments for the new tree maintenance services PSA. MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Avila table Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Garcia, Hernandez. [5-0] Passes. 11. Accept Repurposed Metro Cycle 3 Open Street Funding from Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments Motion to table: 1. Accepted the repurposed Metro Cycle 3 Open Street funds in the amount of $31,000 to be utilized to support local businesses with outdoor dining parklets, including signage and traffic control devices; and 2. Authorized the Director of Finance to make the necessary budget adjustments and authorize the Director of Public Works to process the necessary documents, invoices and reimbursement requests. MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Avila table Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Garcia, Hernandez. [5-0] Passes. 12. Loan Approval for Baldwin Park Resident Owned Utility District (BPROUD) Escrow Account Motion to table a loan in an amount up to $775,000 from the General Fund Reserve for the Escrow Account of the BPROUD Program, and authorize the CEO, with concurrence from the Directors of Finance and Community Development, to effectuate the transfer in the amounts and increments as deemed appropriate. MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Avila table Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Garcia, Hernandez. [5-0] Passes. 13. Selection of an Audit Firm to Provide Independent Professional Annual Audit Services Motion to table the select Eide Bailly LLP to provide independent professional annual financial audit services for the next three fiscal years ending June 30, 2023, with an option to extend an additional two one-year periods ending June 30, 2024 and 2025, respectively; and to authorize the Mayor to sign the engagement letter subject to review and approval by the City Attorney. Item No. 13 was pulled for further discussion. MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez table Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Hernandez, Avila, Damian, Garcia. [5-0] Passes. PUBLIC HEARING 14. Update of the City of Baldwin Park and Baldwin Park Fee Schedule Based on Consumer Price Index (CPI) and other Adjustments Motion to table the public hearing, accept public testimony, and approve the proposed updated City-wide Fee Schedule and corresponding Resolution Number 2021-027. Regular Meeting of 07/07/21 Page 5 of 9 MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Councilmember Damian to table Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Damian, Hernandez, Avila, Garcia. [5-0] Passes. REPORTS OF OFFICERS 15. Approval of As-Needed Cannabis Legal Services Motion to choose several firms from the list and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute agreements with selected firm/s. MOTION: It was moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Garcia adopt Motioned. AYES: Hernandez, Garcia NAY: Avila, Estrada, Damian. [2- 3] Failed. SUB MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Avila to retain the Law Offices of Julia Sylva to provide legal services on cannabis related items. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Hernandez, Garcia [5-0] Passes. 16. Approval of Agreements for Communications and Social Media Services Motion to table the list and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute agreements with the selected firms. MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Council Member Hernandez to table adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Hernandez, Avila, Garc ia, Damian [5-0] Passes. 18. Review of Commission Applications and Consideration of Appointments to Fill the Scheduled Vacancies for City Commissions Motion to review all commission applications to the Housing, Personnel, Planning, and Recreation Commissions and make respective appointments. The City Council selected the following appointments by unanimous consent: Planning Commission: Mario Maciel Jr. MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Avila, seconded by Council Member Damian to adopt Motioned. AYES: Avila, Damian, Estrada, Hernandez, Garcia [5-0] Passes. Christopher Rio MOTION: It was moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Garcia adopt Motioned. AYES: Hernandez, Garcia NAY: Avila, Estrada, Damian. [2- 3] Failed. Samuel Zhang MOTION: It was moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Garcia adopt Motioned. AYES: Hernandez, Garcia NAY: Avila, Estrada, Damian. [2- 3] Failed. Ricardo Vazques MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Avila, seconded by Council Member Damian to adopt Motioned. AYES: Avila, Damian, Estrada, Hernandez, Garcia [5-0] Passes. Regular Meeting of 07/07/21 Page 6 of 9 Gen Escobosa MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Council Member Damian to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Damian, Hernandez, Avila, Garcia [5-0] Passes. Joanna Valenzuela MOTION: It was moved by Councilmember Damian, seconded by Mayor Pro Temp Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Damian, Avila. Estrada, Hernandez, Garcia [5-0] Passes. Erik Pena MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Council Member Damian to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Damian, Hernandez, Avila, Garcia [5-0] Passes. Recreation/Community Services Commission: Amy Nguyen Villanueva MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Council Member Damian to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Damian, Hernandez, Avila, Garcia [5-0] Passes. Roman Rodriguez MOTION: It was moved by Councilmember Damian, seconded by Mayor Pro Temp Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Damian, Avila. Estrada, Hernandez, Garcia [5-0] Passes. Cecelia Bernal MOTION: It was moved by Councilmember Damian, seconded by Mayor Pro Temp Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Damian, Avila. Estrada, Hernandez, Garcia [5-0] Passes. Mario Ismael MOTION: It was moved by Councilmember Damian, seconded by Mayor Pro Temp Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Damian, Avila. Estrada, Hernandez, Garcia [5-0] Passes. Housing Commission: Laura Franklin MOTION: It was moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Mayor Estrada to adopt Motioned. AYES: Hernandez, Estrada, Damian, Avila, Garcia [5-0] Passes. Samuel Zhang MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Council Member Hernandez to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Hernandez, Damian, Avila, Garcia [5-0] Passes. Luis Adrian Arce MOTION: It was moved by Councilmember Damian, seconded by Mayor Estrada to adopt Motioned. AYES: Damian, Estrada, Avila. Hernandez, Garcia [5-0] Passes. Sasha Rodriguez MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Council Member Damian to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Damian, Hernandez, Avila, Garcia [5-0] Passes. Regular Meeting of 07/07/21 Page 7 of 9 Esthela Herrera. MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Avila, seconded by Council Member Hernandez to adopt Motioned. AYES: Avila, Hernandez, Estrada, Damian, Garcia [5- 0] Passes. Personnel Commission: Maria Davalos MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Avila, seconded by Council Member Hernandez to adopt Motioned. AYES: Avila, Hernandez, Estrada, Damian, Garcia [5- 0] Passes. Lorraine Martinez MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Hernandez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Hernandez, Avila, Estrada, Damian, Garcia [5-0] Passes. Jimmy Alcantar MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Hernandez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Hernandez, Avila, Estrada, Damian, Garcia [5-0] Passes. Mario Ismael Flores. MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Hernandez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Hernandez, Avila, Estrada, Damian, Garcia [5-0] Passes. CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATION ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to discuss, and all other matters having been addressed, a motion was made by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Councilmember Damian, to adjourn the meeting at 12:21 a.m. ATTEST: Emmanue Tv a, Mayor Marlen Garcia, City Clerk Regular Meeting of 07/07/21 Page 8 of 9 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SS: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK I, Krystal Roman, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park do hereby certify that the foregoing actions were taken by the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park at a Regular Meeting thereof held on July 7, 2021. K stal Rom n Deputy City Clerk Approved: May 3, 2023 Regular Meeting of 07/07/21 Page 9 of 9