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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 04 20 CC MIN SS MINUTES BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION AND SPECIAL MEETING APRIL 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 6:13 p.m. by Mayor Lozano. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmember Cruz Baca Councilmember Ricardo Pacheco Mayor Pro Tern Monica Garcia Mayor Manuel Lozano Absent Councilmember Susan Rubio PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Pro Tern Baca opened Public Communications at 6:15 p.m. Seeing no one wishing to speak, Public Communications closed at 6:15 p.m. OPEN SESSION 1. SAN GABRIEL VALLEY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP Presentation by Mike Shay of the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership Mr. Shay, representing San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership (SGVEP), narrated a PowerPoint presentation; advised that SGVEP's purposes are to provide business assistance through a collaborative public-private effort, to market the San Gabriel Valley as a business friendly region, and to advocate public policy issues. Mr. Shay reiterated that SGVEP is not a political association and is strictly dedicated to business development; noted that one of the featured activities the SGVEP offers is what is called a "Business Walk" in which representatives walk the business district to meet business owners face to face, exchange ideas, hear their concerns and develop a relationship that will foster a health business environment. Following his presentation, Mr. Shay responded to questions from Council. Councilmembers inquired about membership in the Partnership, costs for public agencies, and some of the services provided to member agencies. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5—0) to bring this back for further consideration in relation to the upcoming budget process. Page 1 of 2 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION 2. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957: a. Interim Human Resources Manager b. Human Resources Manager 3. 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) 4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: Case Name: Casas v City of Baldwin Park; Case Number: BS147794 RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, to adjourn the meeting at 7:04 p.m. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION No action was taken on items discussed in Closed Session. n ,,, , , _dr _isig/.:001!,AINft._ ( \ ,( ' / ,t,,„ -,,,,,,or,',, ATTEST: ) City Clerk ` APPROVED: SAV/1 Page 2 of 2