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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 07 15 CC MIN SS • MINUTES BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION AND SPECIAL MEETING JULY 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 Ricardo Pacheco Councilmember Monica Garcia Councilmember Susan Rubio Mayor Pro Tern Cruz Baca Mayor Manuel Lozano PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Lozano opened Public Communications at 5:40 p.m. Juan Rios, Baldwin Park resident, commented on the ROEM project; suggested that any further projects be put to vote before the people of the community; opined that ROEM is not providing any revenue to the City and that residents in his neighborhood are not supportive of the project. Ken Woods, Baldwin Park resident, opined that the community has no say-so in whether or not projects are approved; noted that parking is still a problem and that additional construction by ROEM would create a strain on the police department, fire department, sanitation district and the like; stated that the tax paying citizens will have to make up for the additional costs, pointing out that those who move into the new residents' created by the ROEM project will not be subject to property taxes and, therefore, will not have to contribute to the additional cost of services. Art Luna, Baldwin Park resident, stated that the City is giving land away and not collecting any revenue from taxes or other funding sources; pointed out that citizens have been left with the impression that the City is fragile in its financial stability, yet developers are allowed to build without paying taxes. Thomas Kerri, former Baldwin Park resident, commented on the how ROEM acquired the land on which the Phase I project is being build; asked what would happen in ROEM were to go bankrupt and unable to fulfill its financial obligation; pointed to various projects around the community that have not been successful; opined that ROEM should not be provided any incentives; suggested that the political aspect is not worth the risk. Greg Tuttle, Baldwin Park business owner, noted that he brought documents from the original proposal of the ROEM Phase I project; stated that ROEM has failed to address parking issues and has not fulfilled other promises made; noted that ROEM did not calculate project costs to include prevailing wage cost estimates; pointed to the deferred development fee and City "soft loan"; opined that the offsets were harmful to the City's financial health. • Seeing no one wishing to speak, Public Communications closed at 5:58 p.m. Page 1 of 3 • OPEN SESSION 1. ROEM PHASE II Presentation by Dereck Allen in consideration of Phase I I of the ROEM project and an exclusive negotiation contract relating to Phase II of the project. Dereck Allen, representative for ROEM, narrated a PowerPoint presentation, featuring the completion of the Phase I project and proposed Phase II project; responded to questions from Council. Following the presentation, Councilmember Pacheco made inquiries regarding the parking situation and the distance between the parking lot and the residents' access; Mayor Pro Tern Baca requested that a copy of the PowerPoint presentation be forwarded to Council for review; Mr. Allen clarified that the land on which Phase I is being build was not given to ROEM and noted that only a small sliver of property for Phase II will be acquired from the City. 2. PRESENTATION FOR CONSIDERATION OF RE-ZONING Presentation regarding property located at 12819 Garvey Avenue and consideration of re- zoning to permit an auto towing service establishment at the location. Mark Asan, owner of Hadley Tow, spoke before Council regarding property owned at the referenced location and sought a lift of the moratorium so that he could utilize the property in association with his vehicle towing business. 111111 Due to time constraints, Council directed staff to bring this matter back at the Special Meeting – Study Session to be held on August 5, 2015. Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:20 p.m. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION 1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6: Agency designated representatives: Shannon Yauchzee; 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 Emplovee(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—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: BSI52919 Case Name: Paul Cook v. City of Baldwin Park, Case Number: 2:15-CV-4163 • Case Name: Granados v. City of Baldwin Park, Case Number: BC519406 Page 2 of 3 3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (GC §54957) • City Housing Manager City Planner 4. 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) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, to adjourn the meeting at 9:17 p.m. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION Mayor Lozano stated that no reportable action was taken on items•'scu mid during • • ed Session. . or ATT 4 • City Clerk APPROVED: q/m/5- • Page 3 of 3