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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 04 06 CC MIN SS MINUTES 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. Page 1 of 2 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 Page 2 of 2