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Home My WebLink About2022 04 06 CC MIN O*iNALDKim oF �'� U THE 73 ▪ SAN GABRIEL y VALLEY` .4 ryy. MINUTES BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING April 6, 2022, 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER - 14403 E. Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, 91706 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Estrada. INVOCATION The invocation was provided by Pastor Jackson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Estrada. ROLL CALL City Clerk Garcia performed roll call: MEMBERS: Council Member Alejandra Avila (teleconference) Council Member Monica Garcia (teleconference) Council Member Paul C. Hernandez (excused) Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Damian (teleconference) Mayor Emmanuel J. Estrada (present) REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Tafoya announced that the City Council met in closed session on multiple items and there is no reportable action on the following: 1. Public Employment Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957: Title: Chief Executive Officer/City Manager Title: Accounting Manager 2. Conference With Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: Case Name: Matthew Rodriguez v. Case No. 222-cv-01069-FLA-MAR City of Baldwin Park Case Name: Kuberry, Michael, Hemenway and Findley Case No. 21STCV07382 v. City of Baldwin Park Regular Meeting Minutes of 4-6-2022 Page 1 of 6 Case Name: Jason Adams, AA DOE, AR, DOE, and Case No. 21STCV07429 James Gallegos v. City of Baldwin Park Case Name: Tuan Le v. City of Baldwin Park Case No. 21STCV34473 3. Conference With Legal Counsel—Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: Potential Case(s): Three (3) ANNOUNCEMENTS PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS Mayor Estrada and Veronica Lopez, representative Assemblywoman Rubio's office, presented to Kiara Aparicio Certificate in Recognition for the National Association for Bilingual Education 1st Place Essay Contest Recipient Mayor Estrada and Veronica Lopez, representative Assemblywoman Rubio's office, presented to Stephanie Wang Certificate in Recognition for the California Association for Bilingual Education 1st Place Essay Contest Recipient Mayor Estrada presented to the Girls Basketball Head Coach Sandra Dickering and Team a Certificate in Recognition of Sierra Vista High School 21-22 Varsity Girls Montview Basketball League Champions Mayor Estrada and the City Council proclaimed April 2022 Donate for Life Month, proclamation presented to Jolene Vargas Onelegacy Ambassador. Mayor Estrada and the City Council proclaimed April 2022 Arbor Day proclamation presented to the Recreation/Community Services Commission Mayor Estrada and the City Council proclaimed April 2022 Earth Day proclamation presented to Keep Baldwin Park Beautiful Participants PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Estrada opened Public Communications at approximately 7:33 p.m. The following spoke during public communications: 1) Arturo Luna 2) Chris Saenz 3) Kathryn Loeser 4) John Rios 5) Greg Tuttle Mayor Estrada closed public communications at approximately 7:51 p.m. Regular Meeting Minutes of 4-6-2022 Page 2 of 6 CONSENT CALENDAR 1. City of Baldwin Park's Warrants and Demands Motion to ratify the Warrants and Demands Register. MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Garcia [4— 0]. Passes 2. Meeting Minutes Motion to approve meeting minutes for the Special Meetings of March 16, 2022 and Regular Meeting Minutes of March 16, 2022. MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Garcia [4 — 0]. Passes 3. Purchase Agreement with Gerkey Trust for NWC Joanbridge Street & Maine Avenue Property (APN 8536-016-001) Motion to approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Gerkey Trust for NWC Joanbridge Street and Maine Avenue Property (APN 8536-016-001); and authorize Chief Executive Officer to Execute Agreement and any further documents necessary to complete the acquisition of the property; and authorize Finance Director to appropriate funds and make necessary amendments to complete transaction according to the Agreement. Item No. 3 was pulled for further discussion. MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Garcia [4 — 0]. Passes 4. Ratify and Adopt a Resolution Approving Temporary Employment for Silvia Godoy, Recreation Leader III Motion to move item to the next City Council on April 20, 2022 Item No. 4 was pulled. MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Garcia [4— 0]. Passes 5. Approve a Resolution to add a New Part-Time Position of City Clerk Specialist to the Comprehensive City of Baldwin Park Pay Schedule Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2022-015 to add the salary range and steps for the part-time City Clerk Specialist part time position to be effective, April 6, 2022; and authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate funding to cover this new proposed position and make necessary amendments to the budget. MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Garcia [4— 0]. Passes Regular Meeting Minutes of 4-6-2022 Page 3 of 6 6. Approval of an Agreement with Prime Government Solutions Inc. for Legislative Management Solution Motion to authorized the Mayor to execute a three-year agreement with Prime Government Solutions Inc. with an additional annual renewal option in an amount not to exceed $146,400 based on the sole source purchasing process per BPMC section 34.23(B):Bidding exceptions; and authorize the Director of Finance to make all necessary appropriation and budget adjustments from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) revenue replacement category. MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Garcia [4— 0]. Passes 7. Authorization to Enter into Lease Agreement for Two New Copy Machines Motion to approve in entering into a 60-month Lease Agreement with CBE Office Solutions through Cell Business Equipment for two new Sharp Copy machines. MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Garcia [4 — 0]. Passes 8. Adoption of a Resolution to Continue Conducting City Council/Commission/Board Meetings Remotely in Accordance with the Brown Act Executive Order and CB 361 Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2022-016 to continue conducting City Council Commission/Board Meetings remotely in accordance with the Brown Act executive orders and AB 361 (covering meetings held from April 6, 2022 through May 6, 2022) and re-evaluate the state of emergency every 30 days to make findings under the bill's teleconferencing exemptions. MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Garcia [4— 0]. Passes 9. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1469 Entitled: "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Amending Chapter 153 of the Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) as it Pertains to Implementation of the Baldwin Park Downtown Specific Plan" Motion to waived second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 1469, entitled: "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Amending Chapter 153 of the Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) as it Pertains to Implementation of the Baldwin Park Downtown Specific Plan". MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Garcia [4 — 0]. Passes 10. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1470 Entitled: "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California,Amending Chapter 73 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code Relating to Speed Limits on Certain Streets" Motion to waive second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 1470, entitled: "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Amending Chapter 73 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code Relating to Speed Limits on Certain Streets". MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt Motioned. AYES: Estrada, Avila, Damian, Garcia [4— 0]. Passes Regular Meeting Minutes of 4-6-2022 Page 4 of 6 CITY COUNCIL/ CITY CLERK/ CITY TREASURER/ STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATION Mayor Estrada requests discussion and direction to start a strategic plan with HOME ARPA funds that includes legal and service partnerships. Mayor Estrada requests discussion regarding a June Pride event hosted by the City of Baldwin Park. Council Member Garcia requests community outreach to inform the business community along Ramona Boulevard and the community at-large of the proposed street closure of little Maine for Zocalo Plaza. Engage as follows: 1. Community development staff to walk the businesses along Ramona Blvd and Sterling Way, specifically those abutting the proposed Zocalo Plaza, and personally invite the managers/owners to upcoming community meetings. Leave behind materials that show the proposed improvements and street closure. 2. Send postcards with proposed plaza and street closure to residents as per City Planning protocols for community development projects (500 foot radius). 3. Display plaza design and announce street closure in the NOW newsletter for the community at-large. 4. Post materials on city social media outlets. All of this to engage with and inform the community regarding the street closure of little Maine which has been heavily utilized by constituents across the city. Mayor Estrada announced on behalf of Council Member Hernandez request a discussion to explore the creation of Baldwin Park Youth Commission to provide insights and needs to the city, help build leadership skills, prepare for a professional career in public or community service, and obtain a unique insight into how local government functions; and discuss with the Chief of Police expanding and revamping the Reserve Officer Program. Allow for retired officers to support various functions of the department and train residents to become Reserve Officers. Mayor Pro Tern Damian to direct staff to present a staff report with the possible revenue opportunities of the old day care facility at the Esther Snyder Center and develop outdoor rental venue. Direct Staff to bring back an itemize list of all expenses used with the ARPA funds and balances. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn was made by Mayor Estrada at approximately 8:34 p.m. Emmanu: � ada, Mayor ATTEST: Marlen Garcia, City Clerk Regular Meeting Minutes of 4-6-2022 Page 5 of 6 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SS: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK I, Shirley Quinones, Chief 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 April 6, 2022 Shirl:yQ -in es Chie D- •uty ity Clerk Approved: June 7, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes of 4-6-2022 Page 6 of 6