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BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
AND SPECIAL MEETING
NOVEMBER 5, 2014, 5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER - 14403 E. Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, 91706
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:37 p.m. by Mayor Lozano.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Councilmember Cruz Baca
Mayor Manuel Lozano
Councilmember Susan Rubio
Mayor Pro Tem Ricardo Pacheco arrived at 5:49 p.m.
ABSENT:
Councilmember Monica Garcia
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Lozano opened Public Communications at 5:42 p.m.
An unidentified local resident stated that he understands the need for development in the city
but stressed the importance of receiving 'fair market value' for any land that is sold for new
development and that property taxes are collected on any new development in the city.
Mayor Lozano opened Public Communications at 5:45 p.m.
STUDY SESSION /OPEN SESSION
Presentation by Berkshire Group Consulting on transit system savings.
David Horowitz, representing the Berkshire Group Consulting, narrated a PowerPoint
presentation to provide an overview of the current transit routes identified as the Pumpkin
line and the Teal line, as well as the current scheduling and fare structure for ridership. Mr.
Horowitz presented suggested options for an alternative transit service schedule and
increase in fares which would result in an increase in revenue but still provide efficient
transit service and minimally affect ridership.
In response to questions from Council, Mr. Horowitz, along with Dan Wall, Director of Public
Works, provided a breakdown of how the changes would be implemented, what the timeline
would be, and any issues that might impede moving forward with proposed changes.
Council directed staff to prepare a report that would provide more details and a proposed
implementation schedule for consideration.
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Presentation by The Walbern Group– Potential mixed use residential project, including a civic
plaza.
Matt Waken, representing The Walbern Group, narrated a PowerPoint presentation which
identified the primary location on interest, across from City Hall, for development and
explained the various types of development possibilities that could be incorporated with a
`civic center plaza' design.
Mr. Waken identified how the proposed project would tie into the surrounding area, including
access to retail stores, the community park and the Metrolink station. He explained the
expected demographic mix and how the layout of the development would impact traffic flow
and parking.
Following the presentation, Mr. Waken responded to questions from Council regarding such
matters as subterranean parking, construction cost to occupancy affordability ratios, and
how the development cost thresholds affect the density of units and occupancy.
Council briefly discussed other areas available for development and suggested that Walbern
consider development designs for those other locations in addition to the proposed site.
Mayor Lozano recessed Open Session to Closed Session at 6:21 p.m.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section
54956.9: Potential Case(s): Two (2)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9:
Name of Case: Eastern Keystone v. City of Baldwin Park
Case Number: BS150623
Name of Case: Todd McAvoy v. City of Baldwin Park
Case Number: WC 13-116441
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN #8553-011-003, known as 14352 Ramona (for easement)
APN #8553-011-023, known as 14300 Ramona (for easement)
APN #8553-001-021, no address
APN 8553-011-0900, no address
Agency negotiators: Shannon Yauchzee, Robert N. Tafoya, Daniel Wall
Negotiating parties: Bazulto 2013 Trust; Wayne Fletcher and Valda Fletcher;
ROM Investments LLC; and Baldwin Park Unified School District, respectively.
Under negotiation: Terms and price
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, motion was made by Lozano, seco :e.\J7y Baca, to adjourn
the meeting at 6:52 p.m.
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