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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 04 15 CC MIN SS/SM MINUTES • BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION AND SPECIAL MEETING APRIL 15, 2015, 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 Susan Rubio Mayor Pro Tern Cruz Baca Mayor Manuel Lozano Councilmember Monica Garcia (arrived 5:59 p.m.) ABSENT: Councilmember Ricardo Pacheco PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Lozano opened Public Communications at 5:40 p.m. • Greg Tuttle, Baldwin Park business owner, inquired about the submission of Mayor Lozano's Form 460; commented on the absence of Councilmember Pacheco; voiced his disapproval of the continued discussion regarding the R-1 2nd Dwelling Unit Development Standards, alleging that it was being done as a favor to one individual and that it would only cause problems in the long run; expressed dissent to the continued use by the soccer league of City playing fields; opined that the City is violating its own policies and is showing partiality to the soccer league. John Rios, Baldwin Park resident, opined that Council seems to discuss the same issues over and over without getting any results or taking any action; stated that the City needs to get through labor negotiations so they can get on with other business. Amazon Toreno, Baldwin Park resident, spoke in favor of revising the 2nd Dwelling Unit Development Standards; stated that her property sits on a 24,000 square foot lot and that she wishes to build a second unit on the property for her family; opined that 1,000 square foot house is too small. Seeing no others wishing to speak, Public Communications closed at 5:54 p.m. OPEN SESSION RESTORING PREVIOUS CITY EVENTS - Recreation and Community Services Recreation and Community Services Director Manuel Carrillo narrated a PowerPoint presentation and provided Council with the three City sponsored events that could be brought back or continued, outlining the cost and funding source for each. • Page 1 of 3 Council discussed each of the items presented and possible alterations to scheduling; • inquired about timelines for making decisions (since the July 4th Celebration would need to be acted upon soon); noted that the item is on this evening's Regular Agenda and that staff would be provided direction at that time. R-1 2nd DWELLING UNIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - Community Development City Planner Amy Harbin narrated a staff report and explained how certain decisions would have an impact on the City meeting certain regulations that relate to State. Discussion ensued pertaining to how an amendment to the Standards would be applicable to properties city-wide and that it may create more issues than it would resolve; discussed what current Code allows and possible options for revising the Code without jeopardizing the City's State-approved Housing Element. At the conclusion of discussion, Council directed Staff to draft the necessary revisions to the development standards for Council's consideration and bring the matter back in 30 days. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION 1. 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): Two (2) 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: Case Name: City of Baldwin Park v. City of Irwindale, Case Number: BS152919 Case Name: Eastern Keystone v. City of Baldwin Park, Case Number: BS150623 Case Name: Humberto Arredondo v. City of Baldwin Park, Case Number KC063077 3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6: Agency designated representatives: Shannon Yauchzee Employee Organizations: General Unit of Maintenance Employees, SEIU Local 721; Professional and Technical Employees Association; Clerical 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 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, to adjourn the meeting at 6:58 p.m. • Page 2 of 3 REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION Mayor Lozano stated that no reportable action was taken on items discussed .uring Closed Session. A0,i ATTEST: / 9 Mayo A City Oler • APPROVED: 516 /IS • • Page 3 of 3