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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 05 20 CC MIN SS/SM MINUTES BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION AND SPECIAL MEETING MAY 20, 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 ABSENT: Councilmember Ricardo Pacheco Councilmember Monica Garcia PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Lozano opened Public Communications at 5:40 p.m. Greq Tuttle, Baldwin Park business owner, stated that the Baldwin Park Soccer League is in breach of its contract with the City by its failure to adhere to the requirements of cleaning the • port-a-potties prior to storage on City property; stated that vandals had entered the yard and tipped over several of the units causing contaminated fluids to spill onto the ground and that City staff had to be dispatched to clean up; voiced objection to the consideration of amending the R-1 2"d Dwelling Unit Development Standards; also voiced objection to the use of Business Improvement Tax funds to pay for the 4th of July Celebration Event, stating that most businesses are closed on July 41h, therefore there is no benefit to businesses. Art Luna, Baldwin Park resident, stated that the Soccer League is not paying for the use of the fields and are leaving the area a mess, with the grass torn up and litter everywhere; opined that the information provided on the Study Session—Special Meeting agendas are not informative enough because they do not provide enough information to determine the nature of the item being presented to Council. Juan Rios, Baldwin Park resident, asserted objection to the use of Business Improvement Tax funds for the 4th of July Celebration event, noting that he does not believe it to be proper use of the funds; stated that it is unfair to the business owners and provides them no benefit. Seeing no others wishing to speak, Public Communications closed at 5:51 p.m. OPEN SESSION 1. ART PARK PRESENTATION — Public Works Scott Brady, representing CDG, narrated a PowerPoint presentation and provided a video animation of how the proposed park would look upon completion; noted that the park would • create a community hub for City Hall and would provide an area at which special events Page 1 of 3 (outdoor weddings, etc.); emphasized that the area would feature drought tolerant vegetation and provided options for materials to replace what would normally be planted • with turf; following the presentation, Mr. Brady responded to questions from Council. 2. R-1 2nd DWELLING UNIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - Community Development City Planner Amy Harbin reviewed the handout summary provided to Council and, using an aerial photo of a parcel located in Baldwin Park to provide scale, explained the relative impact of revising the development standards to allow a 2nd dwelling unit size to be increased by square footage and/or living space; noted that any significant changes may affect State reporting; following Council direction, Planner Harbin will make inquiries with the State to determine any constraints that may effect changes to the development standards and will bring back this item to Council in 30 days. There being no 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; Jimmy Gutierrez 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 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 Government Code Section 54956.9: Case Name: City of Baldwin Park v. City of Irwindale, Case Number: BS152919 Case Name: Delgado, et al v Ortiz, et al, Case Number: BC540331 Case Name: Hadsell v. City of Baldwin Park, Case Number: BC548602 Case Name: Arredondo v. City of Baldwin Park, Case Number: KC063077 Case Name: California Aware v. City of Baldwin Park, Case Number: BS155206 • Page 2 of 3 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Rubio, to adjourn the meeting at 7:12 p.m. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION Mayor Lozano stated that no reportable action was taken on items discussed during C : .ed Session. fi ATTEST: City Clerk • APPROVED: 3 ( I c • • Page 3 of 3