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BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
AND SPECIAL MEETING
MARCH 4, 2015, 5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER - 14403 E. Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, 91706
These minutes are presented in Agenda order. Various announcements or discussions may
have occurred before or after the title under which they are presented.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:36 p.m. by Mayor Lozano.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Councilmember Susan Rubio
Mayor Pro Tern Cruz Baca
Mayor Manuel Lozano
Councilmember Monica Garcia (arrived 5:46 p.m.)
Councilmember Ricardo Pacheco (arrived 5:50 p.m.)
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Lozano opened Public Communications at 5:36 p.m.
Greg Tuttle, Baldwin Park business owner, commented on the due date for submission of the
FPPC Form 460 by Councilmembers; inquired as to why the City would be spending money to
that is not really available to fund the proposed July 4th celebration; suggested that the City skip
the July 4th event this year and use the money to bolster the Christmas Holiday events;
expressed his objection to litigation on the Eastern Keystone lawsuit and urged Council to settle
the case rather than continuing to pursue the matter in court.
John Rios, Baldwin Park resident, expressed concern regarding the easy availability of spray
paint at the local swap meets, noting that legitimate retail outlets lock spray paints away for a
reason; suggested that Assemblymember Hernandez develop legislature to address this matter;
echoed the sentiment of canceling the July 4th event until next year; noted that the restrooms at
various City properties are not being cleaned properly and standing water is creating a hazard.
Seeing no others wishing to speak, Public Communications closed at 5:42 p.m.
OPEN SESSION
1. Consider Location Options for the Los Angeles Regional Interoperable
Communications System (LA RICS) Radio Tower
Thomas Molena, Rippa Hawks and Nicole Adamari were in attendance to represent LA-
RICS and presented revised conceptual drawing for the installation of a radio and cellular
410 tower on City property.
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Following the brief presentation, Council sought clarification on some of the features of the
• proposed tower, made suggestions to modify the tower in order to make it more visually
appealing, and sought additional information regarding the constraints of the materials to be
used in building the tower.
Representative of LA-RICS agreed to meet with staff at a future date to discuss possible
variations of the exterior of the tower and possible ideas for improving the visual impact.
2. Presentation by Creative Housing Associates –General Projects Potential in Baldwin
Park.
Michael Dieden, representing Creative Housing Associates narrated a PowerPoint
presentation to provide alternative ideas for development of properties around the city and in
particular the Red Brick site.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
1. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: A portion of APN #8554-001-913; generally located on Bogart Ave at E Pacific Ave
Agency negotiators: Shannon Yauchzee, Robert N. Tafoya, Marc Castagnola
Negotiating parties: Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System Authority
Under negotiation: Terms and price
• 2. 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): One (1)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
Case Name: Eastern Keystone v. City of Baldwin Park, Case No. BS150623
Case Name: City of Baldwin Park v. City of Irwindale, Case Number: BS152919
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
Agency designated representatives: Shannon Yauchzee; Robert N. Tafoya; Jimmy
Gutierrez
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
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• ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourn at 9:00 p.m.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
No reportable action was taken on items discussed during Closed S;s-.on.
- 1 e Lozano, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Alejan•'- A it City Clerk
APPROVED: 3 l8 ► 5
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