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BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
AND SPECIAL MEETING
FEBRUARY 17, 2015, 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER - 14403 E. Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, 91706
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by Mayor Lozano.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Councilmember Ricardo Pacheco
Councilmember Susan Rubio
Councilmember Cruz Baca
Mayor Manuel Lozano
Arrived at 6:10 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Monica Garcia
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Lozano opened Public Communications at 6:04 p.m.
Greg Tuttle, Baldwin Park business owner, commented on the Closed Session item referring to
the Director of Community Development; implied that some Councilmembers were being
influenced by the developers of the ROEM projects; commented on the proposed collaboration
with the School District to allow school fields to be open as green space, asking about funding
sources for additional liability insurance, staff time to open and close facilities, and for paying
overtime to School Police.
Due to a comment made by Mr. Tuttle, Mayor Lozano suspended public communication
and directed the City Attorney to read aloud the City Municipal Code pertaining to
conduct in a public meeting. Following this, Mr. Tuttle resumed his communication.
Noted that funding is received through development to build new parks but none have been
built; asked where the funding is going.
Arturo Luna, Baldwin Park resident, commented on the ROEM Phase I project, noting that there
is not sufficient parking since most families have 2 or more cars; opined that this lack of parking
will create a mess; inferred that the Mayor is not honest with the public.
Juan Rios, Baldwin Park resident, orated comments regarding a code of conduct for the public
and Council; asked when it was approved and who approved it; commented on the proposal of
opening school playgrounds, noting that the City does not own the property and pointing out that
the citizens pay [school] taxes.
Rav Albachurkis, Baldwin Park resident, commented on the Metrolink noise, complaining that
train engineers "lay on the horn" more than necessary; asked that Council look into applying to a
"Quiet Zone."
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Ken Woods, Baldwin Park resident, commented on the Metrolink, noting that train engineers
blast the horn excessively, well beyond what is necessary; opined that the ROEM Phase I
project will not pay property taxes; noted that only 12 units are designated as low-income yet
the entire building is exempt from paying property taxes; implied that the citizens will have to
pay; demanded that Council provide assurance that property taxes will be paid on the ROEM
Phase II project.
Mayor Lozano closed Public Communications at 6:20 p.m.
Mayor Lozano responded to Mr. Rios' comment regarding the Code of Conduct, pointing
out that it was originally passed on December 15, 2010, and was amended on June 19,
2013. Mayor Lozano stated that he supports a study for qualify for the "Quiet Zone,"
noting that he spoke to Congresswoman Grace Napolitano regarding this matter; directed
staff to set up a meeting with the Congresswoman and/or Metrolink to discuss the matter.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia concurred with the Mayor, asking the CEO about what progress
has been made on the process for a Quiet Zone; noted that this should be a priority.
Councilmember Pacheco, in response to comments made about community parks and
facilities, noted that many of the existing buildings, equipment and landscape have
undergone improvements and are well used by the community.
OPEN SESSION
1. PRESENTATION OF ROEM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - PHASE II
Presentation by Alex Sanchez, ROEM Development Corporation, to provide an overview of
the proposed Phase II Project.
Mr. Sanchez narrated a PowerPoint presentation which illustrated the current Phase I
project and how Phase II would tie into it; pointed out that Phase II will have mixed-
income units with a 4 story residential over retail. Following the presentation, Mr.
Sanchez responded to questions from Council.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
At 6:39 p.m., Council recessed to Closed Session.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
Case Name: Hadsell v City of Baldwin Park; Case Number: BC548602
Case Name: Casas v City of Baldwin Park; Case Number: BS145297
Case Name: Casas v City of Baldwin Park; Case Number: BS147794
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): One (1)
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4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLIINE / DISMISSAL/ RELEASE
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957:
Director of Community Development
5. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (GC §54957.6)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
Agency designated representatives: Shannon Yauchzee and Robert Tafoya
Unrepresented Employee(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
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Rubio, to adjourn
the meeting at 7:13 p.m.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Lozano announced that no action was taken on items discus.ed in Closed Session.
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