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BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
AND SPECIAL MEETING
JULY 20, 2016, 5:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER - 14403 E. Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, 91706
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:04 p.m. by Mayor Lozano.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Councilmember Ricardo Pacheco
Councilmember Cruz Baca
Mayor Pro Tern Monica Garcia
Mayor Manuel Lozano (Mayor Lozano was excused from the meeting at 5:50 p.m.)
Arrived at 5:31 p.m.
Councilmember Susan Rubio
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Lozano opened Public Communications at 5:04 p.m.
Greg Tuttle, Baldwin Park business owner, spoke about a potential project proposed over by
Industrial, noting that the developer had committed to speaking to business owners in the area
adjacent to the proposed project but none of the business owners have been approached thus
far; stated that it will only cause more traffic congestion and that any new development in the
area should wait until the ROEM project is completed and traffic/parking issues can be observed
first.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Public Communications closed at 5:06 p.m.
OPEN SESSION
1. PRESENTATION OF POTENTIAL DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Presentation by Matt Waken, of Walbern Development, Inc., to consider options
for potential development projects in downtown Baldwin Park.
Mark Walbern, of Walbern Development, Inc., narrated a PowerPoint
presentation and discussed various options for development of two key
locations which have been identified for revitalization.
Also present was Erick Van Wechel of Summa Architecture, who responded
to questions from Council.
After addressing concerns of Council, Mr. Walbern asked that Council
consider entering into a Development and Disposition Agreement (DDA) with
Walburn Development in order to proceed with the proposed project.
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Motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Garcia, and passed (3 – 2), with
Councilmembers Baca and Rubio objecting, to proceed with the proposed
DDA with Walburn Development for potential projects adjacent to City Hall
and adjacent to the "Red Car" building.
Councilmember Pacheco directed staff to perform a financial analysis to identify the
$6.5 million dollars in the General Fund for a proposed Civic Center Project.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Councilmember Pacheco took this opportunity to report back on his attendance at
the ICA Convention held from June 23 –26 in Carlsbad, California. He noted that
some of the topics covered included Short Term Infrastructure Water Program;
California Cap and Trade, Vigilance in Local Terrorism which proved to be very
valuable information.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
At 5:56 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: Morris v. City of Baldwin Park, Claim Number: 12-114424
Case Name: Hadsell v. City of Baldwin Park, Case Number: BC548602
Case Name: City of Gardena v Regional Water Quality Control Board, et al., City
of Baldwin Park, Real Party of Interest– Case Number: BC156342
2. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS: Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8
Property: 13057 Garvey Avenue; 13061 Garvey Avenue; 13065 Garvey Avenue
Agency Negotiators: Shannon Yauchzee, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert
Tafoya, City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: California Department of Transportation (CalTrans)
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d)
Government Code Section 54956.9:
Potential Case(s): Two (2)
5. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (GC §54957):
Title: Chief Executive Officer
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RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
At 6:53 p.m., Council reconvened to Open Session to adjourn the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, to adjourn
the meeting at 6:53 p.m.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Lozano reported that the City would proceed with the development and intent to enter
into a DDA with Walburn Development.
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APPROVED: S' (i''1 I/6
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