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BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
November 3, 2021, 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER - 14403 E. Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, 91706
These minutes are presented in Agenda order.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:04 p.m. by Mayor Estrada.
INVOCATION
The invocation was provided by Pastor Jackson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chief Executive Officer Enrique C. Zaldivar.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Garcia performed roll call:
PRESENT:
Council Member Daniel Damian (teleconference)
Council Member Monica Garcia (teleconference)
Council Member Paul C. Hernandez (teleconference)
Mayor Pro Tern Alejandra Avila (present)
Mayor Emmanuel J. Estrada (present)
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Robert N. Tafoya announced no reportable action was taken.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Shelly Price, Senior Manager presented the Solar-Powered Digital Signs for Transit Stop
Locations
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Estrada opened Public Communications at approximately 7:21 p.m.
The following spoke:
1. Katherine Looser 8. Paulin Flancor
2. Alfonso Ramirez 9. Sonia Lorach
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3. Julia Ruedas 10. Andy Cam
4. Zochi Escalante 11. Jorge Garcia
5. Yolanda Martinez 12. Christian Guien
6. Carman Vargas 13. Elias Flores
7. Kiana Martinez 14. Beatrice Sandoval
Mayor Estrada closed public communications at approximately 8:10 PM.
All councilmembers and Mayor provided communications.
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 Mayor Estrada, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Avila to
adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Garcia, Hernandez. [5-0] Passes.
2. Meeting Minutes
Motion to approve meeting minutes for the following City Council Meeting:
Regular City Council Meeting of October 6, 2021
Special City Council Meeting of October 20, 2021
Regular City Council Meeting of October 20, 2021
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Avila to
adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Garcia, Hernandez. [5-0] Passes.
3. Claim Rejection
Motion to reject the following claims and direct staff to send the appropriate notice
or rejection to claimant(s):
Milton Aguino Claimant alleges dangerous condition of public
property.
Maria Castro Claimant alleges property damage.
Syed Kaleen Claimant alleges property damage.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Avila to
adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Garcia, Hernandez. [5-0] Passes.
4. Approve the Procurement and Purchase of Six Solar-Powered Digital Signs
to be Placed at Various Transit Stop Locations within the Downtown Area
Motion to:
1. Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute an agreement with Changing
Environments, d.b.a. Soofa for the sole source purchase of six signs for a three
year term with an option to renew the agreement for an additional two years;
and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to Appropriate Proposition A funds in the
amount of $86,000 for the purchase and to make necessary budget
adjustments.
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Item No. 4 was pulled for further discussion.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Avila to
adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Garcia, Hernandez. [5-0]
Passes
5. Approve the Study of the Public Works City Yard Improvements and
Authorize to Proceed with the Design of the Upgrades
Motion to:
1. Approve the Study of Public Works City Yard Improvements and authorize the
recommended design of the upgrades; and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate $2,500,000 from Fund No. 275
— ARPA — American Rescue Plan Act (Investments in Infrastructure) to fully
fund the project; and
3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to proceed with the design phase of the
project.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Avila to
adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Garcia, Hernandez. [5-0] Passes.
6. Approval of a One-Time City Hall-Closure, and Authorization to Offer
Qualified Employees Time off During the Holidays
Motion to:
1. Approve Resolution No. 2021-031 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Baldwin Park, California, Approving a One-Time City Hall Closure
from December 20th through December 30th 2021, and Authorizing Qualified
Employees Time off during the Holidays"; and
2. Direct the CEO to provide adequate notification to the public and take
appropriate measures to ensure City Emergency Operations remain
uninterrupted during the closure.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Avila to
adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Garcia, Hernandez. [5-0] Passes.
7. Approval Additional Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for
Replacement of Chairs within City of Baldwin Park Facilities
Motion to:
1. Approve an increased allocation of funding from the ARPA funds of$30,000 to
purchase new office chairs in City Hall facilities; and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to make the necessary budget appropriations
and adjustments for the purchase of office chairs of an amount not to exceed
$75,000.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Avila to
adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Garcia, Hernandez. [5-0] Passes.
8. Approval of the Procurement and Purchase of a Replacement Compress
Natural Gas (CNG) Street Sweeper and Authorization to Process a Purchase
Order
Motion to approve the purchase of the 2021 TYMCO 600-CNG Regenerative Air
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Sweeper in the amount of$372,852.51 and $20,958.30 for the one-time purchase
of a maintenance program (Head Swap Program) and Operator/Tech Training at
TYMCO.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Avila to
adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Garcia, Hernandez. [5-0] Passes.
9. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1463 Entitled: "An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, (Retail Sales of Tobacco
Products) Amending Section 125 (Requirements and Prohibitions) of
Chapter 125 of the City of Baldwin Park Municipal Code to Prohibit the Sale
of Flavored Tobacco Products"
Motion to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1463, entitled: "An
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, (Retail Sales
of Tobacco Products) Amending Section 125 (Requirements and Prohibitions) of
Chapter 125 of the City of Baldwin Park Municipal Code to Prohibit the Sale of
Flavored Tobacco Products"
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Avila to
adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Garcia, Hernandez. [5-0] Passes.
10. Adoption of a Resolution to Continue Conducting City
Council/Commission/Board Meetings Remotely in Accordance with the
Brown Act Executive Order and AB 361
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2021-032 to continue conducting City
Council/Commission/Board Meetings remotely in accordance with the Brown Act
executive orders and AB 361 (covering meetings held from November 3rd through
December 3rd 2021)and re-evaluate the state of emergency every 30 days to make
findings under the bill's teleconferencing exemptions.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Avila to
adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Garcia, Hernandez. [5-0] Passes.
11. Approving a Letter of Intent and Application to the San Gabriel Valley
Regional Housing Trust Homeless Housing Pilot Program Accessory
Dwelling Units (Back Home Initiative)
Motion to:
1. Receive report and provide input to the draft LOI and Application; and
2. Direct the Chief Executive Officer to submit the LOI under the collaborative
lead applicant of (City of South El Monte) in partnership with the City of El
Monte to the SGVRHT.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Avila to
adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Garcia, Hernandez. [5-0] Passes.
12. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1460 Entitled: "An Ordinance of the City
Council, of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Amending Chapter 127 of
Title XI of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code", and Second Reading of
Ordinance No. 1461 Entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
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Baldwin Park, California, Amending Chapter 153 of the Baldwin Park
Municipal Code relating to Commercial Cannabis Activity"
Motion to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1460, entitled: "An
Ordinance of the City Council, of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Amending
Chapter 127 of Title XI of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code", and waive second
reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1461 Entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Amending Chapter 153 of the Baldwin Park
Municipal Code relating to Commercial Cannabis Activity"
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Avila to
adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Garcia, Hernandez. [5-0] Passes.
PUBLIC HEARING
13. A Request to the City Council from the Planning Commission on an
Amendment to update the City of Baldwin Park Municipal Code Relating to
New State Law for Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling
Units (Location: Citywide; Applicant: City of Baldwin Park; Case Number:
AZC 21-02)
Motion to hold a Public Hearing, accept public testimony, and Introduce for first
reading, by title only, Ordinance 1464, entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Amending the Baldwin Park Municipal Code,
Title XV, Land Usage, Chapter 153, Zoning Code, Sections 153.040.070,
153.070.020, 153.120.350, 153.120.360 and 153.120.370 Relating to Accessory
Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units and Section 153.150.100
Relating to Tandem Parking".
Mayor opened Public Hearing and Comments at approximately 8:56 p.m.
The following spoke:
1. Beatrice Sandoval
Mayor closed the Public Hearing at approximately 8:59p.m.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Avila to
adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Garcia, Hernandez. [5-0] Passes.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
14. Consideration of Amendment to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance of the City
of Baldwin Park to Clarify Certain Provisions
Motion to discuss and review the language of the proposed amended Ordinance
entitled, " An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California,
Adding Chapter 11, Section 129 to the Baldwin Park Municipal Code", and direct
staff to bring back for first reading at the next regularly scheduled City Council
Meeting.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Avila to
adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Garcia, Hernandez. [5-0] Passes.
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CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS &
COMMUNICATION
Mayor Estrada, Councilmember Hernandez, Councilmember Garcia provided
communications.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to discuss, and all other matters having been addressed,
a motion was made by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Avila, to adjourn the
meeting at approximately 9:27 p.m.
ATTEST: r1111
Emmanuel J. .'da, ayor
Marlen Garcia, City Clerk
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 November 3, 2021.
K st I Ro an
Deputy City Clerk
Approved: May 3, 2023
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