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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.
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• 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
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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.
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City Clerk
APPROVED: q/m/5-
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