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lb BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
AND SPECIAL MEETING
DECEMBER 16, 2015, 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER - 14403 E. Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, 91706
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:13 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tern Baca.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Councilmember Ricardo Pacheco
Councilmember Susan Rubio
Mayor Pro Tern Cruz Baca
Arrived at 6:18 p.m.
Councilmember Monica Garcia
Mayor Manuel Lozano
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Pro Tern Baca opened Public Communications at 6:13 p.m.
• Seeing no one wishing to speak, Public Communications closed at 6:14 p.m.
OPEN SESSION
1. POTENTIAL BALDWIN PARK DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Presentation by Matt Waken, of Walbern Development, Inc., to consider options
for potential development projects in downtown Baldwin Park.
Mark Walbern, of Walbern Development, Inc., narrated a PowerPoint
presentation and discussed various options for development of two key locations
which have been identified for revitalization.
After responding to questions from Council, Mr. Walbern was asked to return at a
future meeting to further discuss options and design for the locations.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
At 6:40 p.m., Council recessed to Closed Session, noting that the remaining
presentations would be heard after the conclusion of Closed Session.
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (GC §54957):
• Title: Finance Director
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• 5. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (GC §54957):
Title: Chief of Police
6. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (GC §54957.6)
Agency designated representatives: Shannon Yauchzee and Robert Tafoya
Unrepresented Employee(s): Chief Executive Officer; Community Development
Director; Human Resource Manager; Police Chief; Public Works Director;
Recreation and Community Services Director
7. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section
54956.9:
Case Name: Cook v. City of Baldwin Park, Case Numbers: 2:15-CV-4163
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Following the Regular Meeting, Council reconvened the Study Session to hear the
remaining two presentations.
• 2. PRESENTATION ON GRANT WRITING AND CONSULTING SERVICES
Presentation by representatives from California Consulting, LLC, regarding
grants and grant writing services.
Short Curly, representing California Consulting, LLC, explained the services
available from the company and noted that they were contracted with the Police
Department to assist with grant funds.
Council suggested that a different pay structure be negotiated that is tied to
performance rather than retainer (i.e., consultant will be paid when grant funds
are realized and received, rather than a flat fee for services regardless of grants
secured).
3. PRESENTATION ON CLEAN AND RENEWABLE ENERGY FINANCING
Presentation by representatives from Ygrene Energy Fund to review the
YgreneWorks TM Program and opportunities for financing energy efficiency,
renewable energy and water conservation projects.
Olivia Rose, representing Ygrene Energy Fund, provided an overview of the
company and how the YgreneWorks program works; responded to questions of
Council.
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• Council directed staff to take the necessary steps to ad Ygrene to the list of
available resources in the promotion of green and sustainable energy efforts.
RECONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION
At 9:23 p.m., Council reconvened Closed Session to conclude discussion of items on
the Closed Session agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, to adjourn
the meeting at 9:43 p.m.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Director was given to staff to appoint Rose Tam as the new Finance Director. No other actions
was taken on items discussed in Closed Session.
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