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BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
AND SPECIAL MEETING
OCTOBER 5, 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 Susan Rubio
Councilmember Ricardo Pacheco
Mayor Pro Tem Monica Garcia— Not present
Mayor Manuel Lozano
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Lozano opened Public Communications at 6:12 p.m.
Ken Woods, Baldwin Park resident, commended the members of the Baldwin Park Police
Department and asked why a candidate for Police Chief has not been selected from within;
suggested that hiring from within is a better choice because that person would be familiar with
the community and with city operations.
John Rios, Baldwin Park resident, expressed concern regarding the sudden release of the
police chief; opined that there is no common sense to the decision; asked that the decision be
explained to the citizens of the community.
Greg Tuttle, Baldwin Park business owner, expressed disdain for the decision to release the
police chief; called for a 'due process' selection; pointed out that the police department should
remain autonomous, opined that community members should be included in the interview of
candidates for the chief of police position.
Arturo Luna, Baldwin Park resident, stated that Council is supposed to be working for the
citizens; opined that council is self-serving and that the tax payers are burdened with the results
of poor business decisions.
Gilbert Gonzalez, Baldwin Park resident, spoke of his experiences with the police department
and expressed his support.
Dan Damien, Baldwin Park residents, echoed the sentiments of other speakers; opined that
council members do not seem to care about serving the best interest of the community; asked
that the hiring process for the police chief position be carried out fairly.
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Veronica Thomas, El Monte resident, pointed out that Baldwin Park Police Department has
some good people and referred to Captain Reynoso (who now works for El Monte) as an
exemplary officer.
Seeing no others wishing to speak, Public Communications closed at 6:32 p.m.
OPEN SESSION
NONE.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT(GC§54957):
Title: Chief of Police
2. 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)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
Case Name: CASAS v BPCCC, Case No. BS147794
4. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS
Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8:
A. Property: 14434 East Pacific Avenue–APN #8553-023-007
Agency Negotiators: Shannon Yauchzee, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert Tafoya,
City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: Amelia Perez and Mario Zavala, seller's agent
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
B. Property: 4024 Maine Avenue–APN #8554-001-910; 14408 Ramona Blvd–
APN #8554-001-012; and 14412 Ramona Blvd–
APN #8554-001-011
Agency Negotiators: Shannon Yauchzee, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert Tafoya,
City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: City of Baldwin Park; Ramon Arias; and Miguel Rascon
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourn at 7:08 p.m.
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REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
No reportable action was taken on items discussed during Closed Session.
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/ -nuel Lozano, Mayor
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Alej- dra ; ila, City Clerk
APPROVED: 3/1 /17
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