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BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
AND SPECIAL MEETING
JANUARY 20, 2016, 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER - 14403 E. Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, 91706
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m. by Mayor Lozano.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Councilmember Cruz Baca
Councilmember Susan Rubio
Councilmember Ricardo Pacheco (*Arrived at 6:18 pm)
Mayor Pro Tem Monica Garcia (*Arrived at 6:06 pm)
Mayor Manuel Lozano
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Lozano opened Public Communications at 6:03 p.m.
Greq Tuttle, Baldwin Park business owner, Expressed opposition to developing the "Red Car"
location for residential; suggested that it is more suited for light industrial as is currently there;
opined that even retail establishments would be better suited for the site rather than apartments.
Arturo Luna, Baldwin Park resident, expressed disappointment, opining that Council should be
working for all citizens and should not be showing preference; asserted that the community
does not want any more taxes and that the City has done poorly in managing taxpayers' money.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Public Communications closed at 6:08 p.m.
OPEN SESSION
1. CENTER MEDIAN LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Presentation by Lacey Withers and Desiree Harboro, of Withers and Sandgren, to review
center median landscape design plant palettes for discussion and selection.
Lacey Withers, representing Withers and Sandgren, narrated a PowerPoint presentation
which illustrated the new plant pallet, based on previous Council direction, that is
proposed for the medians throughout the City and responded to questions from Council.
After brief discussion, Council approved the new plant pallet and directed staff to work
with the consultant to prepare and present design drawing for future review and
approval.
2. POTENTIAL BALDWIN PARK DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Presentation by Walbern Development, Inc., to consider options for potential development
projects in downtown Baldwin Park.
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Mark Walbern, representing Walbern Development, Inc., narrated a brief PowerPoint
presentation, describing potential development scenarios for a residential development
and civic plaza project adjacent to City Hall, as well as two development scenarios for
residential development on the "Red Car" location at Ramona Blvd. and Badillo St.
After responding to questions from Council, Mr. Walbern requested that Council consider
approving two Exclusive Negotiating Agreements (ENAs), one for the Civic Plaza Project
and one for the Red Car Project, which would allow Walbern to begin preliminary design
and feasibility studies for presentation to Council
3. PRESENTATION BY KOSMONT COMPANIES
Presentation by Archie Davenport and Ken Hira, regarding Kosmont Retail Now
Archie Davenport and Ken Hira, representing Kosmont, narrated a PowerPoint
presentation and spoke of the services that Kosmont has to offer with regard to
economic development strategies and potential retail opportunities.
After further discussion, it was suggested that Kosmont develop a proposal that will
provide an overview of the current retail demographics and proposed options for retail
development suggestions and bring it back later for Council consideration.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT(GC §54957):
Title: Finance Director
5. 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 Number: 2:15-CV-4163
Case Name: Casas v. City of Baldwin Park, et. al., Case Number: BS145297
Case Name: Casas v. City of Baldwin Park, et. al., Case Number: BS147794
Case Name: Ruballos v. City of Baldwin Park, Case Number: BC566139
Case Name: California Aware v. City of Baldwin Park, Case Number: BS155206
6. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (GC §54957.6)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
Agency designated representatives: Shannon Yauchzee and Robert Tafoya
Unrepresented Emplovee(s): Chief Executive Officer; Community Development Director;
Police Chief; Public Works Director; Finance Director; Recreation and Community Services
Director; Human Resource Manager; City Planner; Chief Deputy City Clerk, Housing
Authority Manager
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, to
adjourn the meeting at 7:13 p.m.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION*
Mayor Lozano reported out of Closed Session that a settlement had been reached in the case
of Paul Cook vs. City of Baldwin Park, Case No. 2:15-CV-4163, in the amount of$67,500,
noting that the bulk of the settlement would be paid by GEO Jail Services and Baldwin Park
would only be responsible for$15,000 of the settlement.
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ATTEST:
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City Clerk
APPROVED: '477/0
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