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BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
February 17, 2021, 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER - 14403 E. Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, 91706
This meeting was conducted via teleconference in accordance with Governor Newsom's Executive Order N-25-20.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:15 p.m. by Mayor Estrada.
INVOCATION
The invocation was provided by Pastor Flores.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Hernandez.
ROLL CALL
Chief Deputy City Clerk Morales performed roll call:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Council Member Danny Damian (tele-conference)
Council Member Monica Garcia (tele-conference)
Council Member Paul C. Hernandez (tele-conference)
Mayor Pro Tern Alejandra Avila (tele-conference)
Mayor Emmanuel J. Estrada (tele-conference)
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION •
City Attorney Robert N. Tafoya announced no reportable action was taken.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Estrada announced, as required by Government Code section 54952.3, members of 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 Estrada recognized the following for the 2021 Food Drive Volunteer's:
-Alfonso Arteaga -Ralph Galvan -Yolanda
-David Castro -Susan Rovira Martinez
-Jessica Joiner -Tara Robinson -Maria Carrillo
-Joe Yersky -Beatriz Sandoval -Xochitl Escalante
-Jose Martinez
Mayor Estrada proclaimed David H. Gaither's son, Richard Gaither and family in Honor
of David H. Gaither
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Senator Susan Rubio presented on Legislative Update
Colleen Malaiba presented on Updates from Valley County Water District
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Estrada opened public communications at approximately 8:07 p.m.
The following spoke:
1. Ralph Galvan
2. Beatriz Sandoval
3. Katherine Looser
Mayor Estrada closed public communications at approximately 8:16 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Warrants and Demands
Motion to ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Council Member Damian to
approve Motioned. PASSED. [5-0] AYES: ESTRADA, DAMIAN, AVILA, GARCIA,
HERNANDEZ
2. Treasurer's Report— December 2020
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for December 2020.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Council Member Damian to
approve Motioned. PASSED. [5-0] AYES: ESTRADA, DAMIAN, AVILA, GARCIA,
HERNANDEZ
3. Meeting Minutes
Motion to approve meeting minutes for the following City Council Meetings:
Special Meeting of December 7, 2020, Special Meeting of December 16, 2020
Special Meeting of January 6, 2021 , Special Meeting of January 20, 2021
Special Meeting of January 28, 2021, Special Meeting of February 3, 2021
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Council Member Damian to
approve Motioned. PASSED. [5-0] AYES: ESTRADA, DAMIAN, AVILA, GARCIA,
HERNANDEZ
4. Ratify and Adopt a Resolution to Update the City of Baldwin Park Job
Classification Plan by Adding a New Position of Community Services
Supervisor; and Update the City of Baldwin Park Comprehensive Pay Schedule
in Accordance with Cal PERS Established Guidelines
Motion to:
1. Approve, Ratify and Adopt Resolution No. 2021-003 authorizing an amendment to
the job classification plan by deleting one (1) Program Supervisor and adding a
new position of Community Services Supervisor; and
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2. Approve, Ratify and Adopt Resolution No. 2021-004 approving the
Comprehensive Pay Schedule reflecting the salary range of the Community
Services Supervisor; and
3. Authorize the Finance Director to complete the budget amendments and
appropriations and make any necessary adjustments.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Council Member Damian to
approve Motioned. PASSED. [5-0] AYES: ESTRADA, DAMIAN, AVILA, GARCIA,
HERNANDEZ
5. Approve of the Safe Clean Water (SCW) Program Revenue Transfer Agreement
between the City of Baldwin Park and Los Angeles County Flood Control District
for the City of Baldwin Park's Barnes Park Regional Project (Project) and
Authorization to Publish a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Professional Design
Services for the Project
Motion to:
1. Approve the Transfer Agreement between the City of Baldwin Park and the
Los Angeles County Flood Control District for the City's allocation of funds
from the Safe Clean Water (SCW) Program for the Barnes Park project; and
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to issue an RFP for the implementation
of the project; and
3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to act as the signature authority and
process necessary documents to satisfy Measure W funding requirements.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Council Member Damian to
approve Motioned. PASSED. [5-0] AYES: ESTRADA, DAMIAN, AVILA, GARCIA,
HERNANDEZ
6. Approve Request-for-Service Proposals from the City's On-Call Consultant,
Infrastructure Engineers, Inc. (IE) for Civil Design Services for the Various Street
Rehabilitation Project and the San Gabriel River Greenway and Neighborhood
Connections Project
Motion to authorize the Director of Public Works to approve the RFS proposals from
Infrastructure Engineers (IE) in the amount of$46,664 for the completion of the plans,
specifications and estimate (PS&E) for the Various Street Rehabilitation Project and
$86,496 for the completion of the PS&E for the San Gabriel River Greenway and
Neighborhood Connections Project.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Council Member Damian to
approve Motioned. PASSED. [5-0] AYES: ESTRADA, DAMIAN, AVILA, GARCIA,
HERNANDEZ
7. Approve an Appropriation of Funds for the Citywide Traffic Signal Battery
Backup Systems (BBS) Project and Amend the City's 2020-2021 Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) Budget to Incorporate the Project
Motion to:
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1. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate $260,000 from LLMD Fund.
2. Approve an amendment to incorporate the project into the current FY2020-21 CIP
Budget.
3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute a Request for Service (RFS) for
design services with the City's on-call consultant.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Council Member Damian to
approve Motioned. PASSED. [5-0] AYES: ESTRADA, DAMIAN, AVILA, GARCIA,
HERNANDEZ
8. Accept and Authorize the Filing of a Notice of Completion for City Project No.
CIP 2020-163 Morgan Park Parking Lot Improvements Project
Motion to:
1. Accept the construction improvements by Gentry Brothers, Inc. of Irwindale, CA
in the amount of $470,610.49, and authorize the recordation of a Notice of
Completion; and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate $21,052.49 from Park Fees
(Quimby Act) Fund to Acct.# 234-50-520-58100-15086; and
3. Authorize the payment of $23,530.52 in retention funds to Gentry Brothers, Inc.
upon the expiration of the 35-day notice period.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Council Member Damian to
approve Motioned. PASSED. [5-0] AYES: ESTRADA, DAMIAN, AVILA, GARCIA,
HERNANDEZ
9. Resolution No. 2021-005 Initiating the Proceedings and Ordering Preparation of
the Engineer's Report for the Citywide Landscape and Lighting Maintenance
Assessment District for FY2021/2022
Motion to:
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-005 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Baldwin Park, California, authorizing the initiation of the proceedings and ordering
the preparation of the Engineer's Report for the FY 2021/2022 levy of annual
assessments for the City of Baldwin Park Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance
District pursuant to the provisions of Division 15, Part 2 of the State of California Streets
and Highway Code."
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Council Member Damian to
approve Motioned. PASSED. [5-0] AYES: ESTRADA, DAMIAN, AVILA, GARCIA,
HERNANDEZ
10. Resolution No. 2021-006 Initiating the Proceedings and Ordering Preparation of
the Engineer's Report for the Citywide Landscape and Lighting Maintenance
Assessment District for FY2021/2022
Motion to:
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-006 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Baldwin Park, California, authorizing the initiation of the proceedings and ordering
the preparation of the Engineer's Report for the FY 2021/2022 levy of annual
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assessments for the City of Baldwin Park Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance
District pursuant to the provisions of Division 15, Part 2 of the State of California Streets
and Highway Code."
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Council Member Damian to
approve Motioned. PASSED. [5-0] AYES: ESTRADA, DAMIAN, AVILA, GARCIA,
HERNANDEZ
11. Approval to Enter into an Agreement between the City of Baldwin and Elizabeth
M. Kessel, Inc., dba Kessel & Megrabyan for Attorney Services
Motion to approve the retention of Elizabeth M. Kessel, Inc., dba Kessel & Megrabyan
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Council Member Damian to
approve Motioned. PASSED. [5-0] AYES: ESTRADA, DAMIAN, AVILA, GARCIA,
HERNANDEZ
12. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-007 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Baldwin Park Adopting the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments'
White Paper on LAHSA Reform"
Motion to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-007 entitled, "A Resolution of the City of Baldwin of
Baldwin Park Adopting the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments' White Paper
on LAHSA Reform"; and
2. Authorize the Director of Recreation and Community Services to execute any further
documents.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Council Member Damian to
approve Motioned. PASSED. [5-0] AYES: ESTRADA, DAMIAN, AVILA, GARCIA,
HERNANDEZ
13. Adopt Approval to Enter into an Agreement between the City of Baldwin Park &
LeSar Development Consultants Under the (Individual City) Measure H Cities
Homeless Implementation Grant
Motion to:
1. Approve the Service Agreement between the City of Baldwin Park & LeSar
Development Consultants (LDC) to implement the Measure H Grant Funds for
following line items (Consultant/Vendor, Hotel/Motel Conversion, ADU Ordinance
Study, GIS Mapping for Land Use, Inclusionary Zoning, and Scatter Site Housing); and
2. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to Execute the Service Agreement between
the City of Baldwin Park & LeSar Development Consultants (LDC); and
3. Authorize the Finance Director to make a budget amendment and provide account
numbers to record the grant and related expenditures accordingly; and
4. Authorize the Director of Recreation and Community Services to execute further
documents and reporting.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Council Member Damian to
approve Motioned. PASSED. [5-0] AYES: ESTRADA, DAMIAN, AVILA, GARCIA,
HERNANDEZ
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14. Approval to Enter into an Agreement between the City of Baldwin Park& Cohort
Cities (El Monte and South El monte)with LeSar Development Consultants under
Measure H Cities Homeless Implementation Grant
Motion to:
1. Approve the Service Agreement between the City of Baldwin Park & Cohort Cities
(El Monte and South El Monte) with LeSar Development Consultants (LDC) to
implement the Measure H Grant Funds for following line items (Development and
Planning Consultant), and;
2. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to Execute the Service Agreement between
the City of Baldwin Park & Cohort Cities and LeSar Development Consultants (LDC)
and;
3. Authorize the Finance Director to make a budget amendment and provide account
numbers to record the grant and related expenditures accordingly and;
4. Authorize the Director of Recreation and Community Services to execute further
documents and reporting.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Council Member Damian to
approve Motioned. PASSED. [5-0] AYES: ESTRADA, DAMIAN, AVILA, GARCIA,
HERNANDEZ
15. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-008 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Baldwin Park, California, Approving the Application for the Statewide
Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Grant Funds" for the
Big Dalton Wash Greening Trail (Phase 1) and Pocket Parks
Motion to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-008 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Baldwin Park, California, approving the application for the Statewide Park
Development and Community Revitalization Program Grant Funds" for the Big Dalton
Wash Greening Trail (Phase I) and Pocket Parks; and
2. Authorize the Director of Recreation and Community Services to execute any further
documents
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Council Member Damian to
approve Motioned. PASSED. [5-0] AYES: ESTRADA, DAMIAN, AVILA, GARCIA,
HERNANDEZ
16. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-009 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Baldwin Park, California, Approving the Application for the Statewide
Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Grant Funds" for the
Barnes Park Expansion
Motion to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-009 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Baldwin Park, California, approving the application for the Statewide Park
Development and Community Revitalization Program Grant Funds" for the Barnes
Park Expansion; and
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2. Authorize the Director of Recreation and Community Services to execute any further
documents.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Council Member Damian to
approve Motioned. PASSED. [5-0] AYES: ESTRADA, DAMIAN, AVILA, GARCIA,
HERNANDEZ
17. Approve the Letter of Intent for the San Gabriel Valley Emergency Shelter Pilot
Program in Partnership with the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust &
San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments
Motion to:
1. Approve the Letter of Intent for the San Gabriel Valley Emergency Shelter Pilot
Program in partnership with the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust & San
Gabriel Valley Council of Governments; and
2. Authorize the Director of Recreation and Community Services to execute any further
documents.
Item #17 was pulled for further discussion.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Council Member Damian to
approve Motioned. PASSED. [5-0] AYES: ESTRADA, DAMIAN, AVILA, GARCIA,
HERNANDEZ
18. Approval of Employment Agreement with Robert A. Lopez for the Position of
Chief of Police (Pulled for Separate Consideration)
Motion to approve the Agreement with Robert A. Lopez for the position of Police Chief
and direct the Mayor and City Clerk to execute agreement.
Item #18 was pulled for further discussion.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Council Member Damian to
approve Motioned. PASSED. [5-0] AYES: ESTRADA, DAMIAN, AVILA, GARCIA,
HERNANDEZ
CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE DISSOLVED
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
CONSENT CALENDAR
SA-1 Successor Agency to the Dissolved Community Development Commission
of the City of Baldwin Park Treasurer's Report— December 2020
Staff recommends that the Board receive and file the Treasurer's Report for December
2020.
MOTION: It was moved by Chair Estrada, seconded by Board Member Damian to
approve Motioned. PASSED. [5-0] AYES: ESTRADA, DAMIAN, AVILA, GARCIA,
HERNANDEZ
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SA-2 Successor Agency to the Dissolved Community Development Commission
of the City of Baldwin Park Warrants and Demands
Staff recommends that the Board ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
MOTION: It was moved by Chair Estrada, seconded by Board Member Damian to
approve Motioned. PASSED. [5-0] AYES: ESTRADA, DAMIAN, AVILA, GARCIA,
HERNANDEZ
CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS &
COMMUNICATION
Mayor and Councilmember provided direction to staff.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn was made by Mayor Estrada, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Avila at
approximately 8:58 p.m.
Emmanue Virrada, Mayor
ATTEST:
Marlen Garcia, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SS:
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
I, Krystal Roman, Administrative Clerk II/ 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 February 17, 2021
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Krystal oma
Administrative Clerk II/ Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED: September 6, 2023
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