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BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
AND SPECIAL MEETING
APRIL 6, 2016, 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER - 14403 E. Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, 91706
These minutes are presented in Agenda order. Various announcements or discussions may
have occurred before or after the title under which they are presented.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:10 p.m. by Mayor Lozano.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Councilmember Cruz Baca
Councilmember Ricardo Pacheco
Councilmember Susan Rubio
Mayor Pro Tern Monica Garcia (arrived 6:15 p.m.)
Mayor Manuel Lozano
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Lozano opened Public Communications at 6:10 p.m.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Public Communications closed at 6:10 p.m.
OPEN SESSION
1. PRESENTATION BY AIM CONSULTING SERVICES
Presentation by Jose Gardea and Tony Perez regarding implementation of Economic
Development Strategies
Tony Perez began the presentation by speaking of the proposal before Council and a
strategy for implementing an Economic Development plan. Mr. Perez narrated a
PowerPoint presentation to illustrate various points made during the presentation.
Councilmember Baca commented on some of the tasks indicated in the proposal, noting
that the Job Center is working aggressively to train and place workers; expressed
reservation to the concept of creating a Downtown Partnership (LLC), noting that a
committee would be a better option.
Conversation amongst Council continued, noting that many cities have a central feature that
draws interest and attention; suggested that ideas for developing features of interest be
explored; opined that partnerships be developed with members from other agencies that
have developed an expertise in economic development.
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Since the proposal before Council will also be heard in the Regular Meeting, the Mayor
concluded discussions and recessed the meeting to Closed Session.
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: Julian Casas v City of Baldwin Park, et al, Case No. BS147794
Case Name: Californians Aware v. City of Baldwin Park, Case No. BS155206
Case Name: Ricardo Pacheco v Greg S. Tuttle, Case No. KS019694
Case Name: Manuel Lozano v Greg S. Tuttle, Case No. KS019719
Case Name: Monica Garcia v Greg S. Tuttle, Case No. KS019720
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourn at 7:11 p.m.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Lozano announced the settlement of Case No. B155206, California Aware v City of
Baldwin Park, for the amount of$16,500, with a unanimous vote of 5–0; Council approved by a
vote of 5–0, to direct the City Attorney to defend the City of Baldwin Pa k in the Appella -
Case, Paul Cook v City of Baldwin Park, Case No. 5227444.
e Lo .no, Mayor
ATTEST: l/
Aleja dra Avi =, City Clerk
APPROVED: 5/`1'1/6
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