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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20014 12 17 CC MIN SS MINUTES BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION AND SPECIAL MEETING DECEMBER 17, 2014, 5:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER - 14403 E. Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, 91706 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:40 p.m. by Mayor Lozano. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmember Ricardo Pacheco Councilmember Monica Garcia Councilmember Susan Rubio Mayor Pro Tern Cruz Baca Mayor Manuel Lozano PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Lozano opened Public Communications at 5:41 p.m. Ken Woods, Baldwin Park resident, stated that veterans do not have a problem paying property taxes but that they feel developers are just in it for money and should be paying their share of property taxes. Greg Tuttle, Baldwin Park business owner, pointed out that there is a $300,000 grant that is pending and that Council should await the outcome before making and decisions about development; opined that the City seems to be willing to give property away and is not being patient. Al Luna, Baldwin Park resident, opined that developers are getting free land and not paying taxes while the citizens get nothing; stated that with a drop in revenues, the lack of funds will eventually effect everyone and benefits will start to suffer; said that more schools ande housing are needed and that the City does not have land to throw away. John Rios, Baldwin Park resident, stated that the City should be putting land use issues (such as Vineland) up for a vote by the people and opined that the Council an City Attorney are not involving the citizens as they should be; stated that the City is not provide sufficient notice about the potential development and citizens need to know what is happening. Seeing no others wishing to speak, Mayor Lozano closed Public Communications at 5:45 p.m. OPEN SESSION/STUDY SESSION 1. MONTEBELLO HOUSING PROJECT PRESENTATION Robert Monzon, President of Montebello Housing, began by showing a PowerPoint and providing a narrative of the company's history, it's staff members, and some of its previously accomplished projects; presented four (4) different urban residential concepts, a portion of which would be designated as veterans housing; illustrated four Page 1 of 3 different mixed unit scenarios, explaining the caveats of each. Following the presentation, members of Montebello Housing staff answered questions of Council. Members of Council asked what the percentage of any of the Concepts (A through D) was for veterans-affordable housing and whether the area residents had been canvassed to determine what their vision/desire is for development in the area; Council pointed out that there are already more than one veterans memorials in the city and that some other ideas should be explored; Council also pointed out that there are property tax issues that need to be considered before moving forward with a decision. While Council was considerate of the desire to enter into an exclusive negotiation agreement, there was also a feeling that additional consideration needed to be given to the various concepts presented and, therefore, the item was continued to the January 21, 2014, Study Session and Special Meeting. 2. CONSIDERATION AND SEEKING DIRECTION OF COUNCIL ON POSSIBLE AMENDMENT TO THE BILLBOARD CODE DUE TO TIME CONSTRAINTS, THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED TO A FUTURE DATE TO BE DETERMINED 3. CONSIDERATION OF PROCURING A POLICE DEPARTMENT MOBILE COMMAND VEHICLE WITH FEDERAL ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS Chief Taylor gave a brief overview of the purpose of the presentation while Captain Bartolotti narrated a PowerPoint presentation which presented photographs of the Department's current emergency response mobile command center, defined where funding would be appropriated from to purchase the new command vehicle, and to show general specifications, features and a mock-up of the finished product upon completion. Council inquired about some of the special features of the vehicle, and confirmed that monies for the purchase would be appropriated from the asset forfeiture account and from grant funds. There being no other items for consideration in Open Session, Mayor Lozano recessed Open Session to Closed Session at 6:35 p.m. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION 1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATIONS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6: Agency designated representatives: Shannon Yauchzee; Robert N. Tafoya Employee Organizations: General Unit of Maintenance Employees, SEIU Local 721; Police Officer Association; Professional and Technical Employees Association; Clerical Employees Association; Police Management Employees Association; Classified Confidential Employees Association; Classified Management Employees Association Unrepresented Employee(s): City Planner; Housing Authority Manager; Community Development Director; Human Resource Manager; Police Chief; Finance Director; Public Works Director; Recreation and Community Services Director Page 2 of 3 2. 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) 3. 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 CLOSED SESSION RECESSED TO OPEN SESSION The Closed Session was recessed to Open Session at 6:55 p.m., by motion of Mayor Lozano, seconded by Councilmember Baca. CLOSED SESSION RECOVENED Following the Regular City Council Meeting, the Closed Session meeting reconvened at 7:45 p.m. and all Council members were in attendance. ADJOURNMENT There being no further Closed Session business to address and with not reportable action taken, Open Session meeting was reconvened and then adjourned .t 8:35 p.m. / I Mayor ATTEST: j// City Clerk APPROVED: Janukin 1 2°15 Page 3 of 3