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BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 7, 2017, 7:00 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.
Amended language appears in italics on page 2 of this document.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Lozano at 7:10 p.m.
INVOCATION
The invocation was provided by Pastor Flores.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lozano.
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Council Member Cruz Baca
Council Member Monica Garcia
Council Member Ricardo Pacheco
Mayor Pro Tem Susan Rubio
Mayor Manuel Lozano
[Council member Garcia left the meeting at 9:00 p.m.]
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Lozano reported that no action was taken on items discussed in Closed Session.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council member Baca requested that this evening's meeting be closed in memory of David
Spence, former Mayor of La Canada, Benjamin "Benny" Montoya, longtime resident of Baldwin
Park, and Sara Garcia, also a Baldwin Park resident; extended prayers for healing and peace to
those who lost their lives in the terrorist attack in London, England.
Mayor Lozano asked that the evening's meeting be closed in memory of Dr. Andres Condu and
extended prayers to his family and friends.
Council member Pacheco extended congratulations to graduating students of Class 2017; noted
that the City will be holding informational workshops on a proposed ordinance pertaining to
medical cannabis cultivation and invited the community to attend.
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City Attorney Robert Tafoya announced that Mayor Pro Tern Rubio had requested the addition
of an item to this evening's agenda, a Resolution to Oppose President Trump's decision to
withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement, noting that the request was
submitted after the agenda was posted.
Mayor Lozano made a motion, seconded by Council member Baca, and carried unanimously to
add Item No. 16 to the evening's agenda.
Council member Garcia made a motion, seconded by Mayor Lozano, and carried unanimously,
to grant the request that her discussion item pertaining to the appearance of medians and
streets as a result of the Median Improvement Project be moved up for discussion.
Council member Garcia began discussion by noting concerns regarding the removal
and replacement of trees in the medians, the debris and appearance of disrepair at
some of the job sites, and the placement of palm trees between the existing pine trees
in the medians; would like to hear from the community and consider selection of more
complementary replacement trees, or possibly revisiting the placement of palm trees as
end caps in the medians versus in between pines; inquired about the progress of the
project and the projected completion date of the project.
Interim Public Works Director Sam Gutierrez and Associate Engineer David Lopez reviewed
photos in a PowerPoint presentation regarding issues raised about project site maintenance and
the handling of tree removal and replacement; Council member Baca asked that staff provide
Council with a cost analysis for relocation of some of the trees; discussed the selection of
ground cover for planters and sought direction of Council.
A motion was made by Council member Baca, seconded by Mayor Lozano, and carried
unanimously, to select brown mulch as the ground cover for the medians as it is more cost
effective than decomposed granite.
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
• Presentation of Proclamation recognizing May 21 — 27, 2017, as National Public Works
Week
• Mayor Lozano presented the Proclamation to recognize May 21 — 27, 2017, as National
Public Works Week to Interim Public Works Director Sam Gutierrez.
• Presentation by Shane Chapman, General Manager, Upper San Gabriel Valley Water
District
Brian Juarrez and Patty Cortez, representing the Upper San Gabriel Valley Water
District, narrated a PowerPoint presentation that provided a summary view of current
water supply and conditions, and encouraged the continued conservancy of water use.
• Presentation by. Jarret Barrios, Chief Executive Officer, and Norma Vega, Director of
Government And Community Affairs, American Red Cross Los Angeles Region
Jarret Barrios and Norma Vega, both from the Los Angeles Region American Red Cross
office, spoke of the importance of open communication and collaboration between the
City and the Red Cross, particularly in times of need; explained some of the services
available to emergency victims at no charge.
• Presentation by Gary Gero, Chief Sustainability Officer, County of Los Angeles, regarding
the Los Angeles Community Choice Energy Joint Powers of Authority
Bill Carnegie and Matthew Skolig provided a PowerPoint presentation outlining the
objectives of the Los Angeles Community Choice Energy Joint Powers of Authority and
the suggested benefits that may be realized if the City should decide to participate.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Lozano opened Public Communications at 8:27 p.m. and noted that each speaker is
permitted a total of three (3) minutes to speak.
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Al Contreras, Baldwin Park resident, opined that the irrigation systems being installed as part of
the medial landscape improvements need to be closely monitored to insure no overspray or
over-watering occurs.
Art Luna, Baldwin Park Resident, commented on agenda item nos. 5, 11 and 12; narrated some
of the language on the agenda and opined that the items represent taxes; pointed to various
issues at Walnut Creek Nature Park, saying systems are not working properly and infrastructure
is falling apart.
Juan Rios, Baldwin Park resident, pointed to comments made by the Mayor regarding the
economic downturn in 2008; commented on the dismissal of David Salcedo, opining that the
dismissal was not a result of Mr. Salcedo's decision to terminate the police helicopter contract;
asserted that he was set up.
Valerie Munoz, representing the San Gabriel Valley Water Quality Authority, extended an
invitation to Council to participate in a tour and get a better understanding of what the Water
Quality Authority does.
Greg Tuttle, Baldwin Park business owner, extended a welcome to Mike Taylor as the new
Interim Police Chief; commented on Item No. 5; opined that the City needs "new blood" in it's
pool of consultants; asserted that invoices are being submitted and paid prior to work being
completed; opined that project overages are a direct result of poor work performance on the part
of the consultant.
Teri Muse, representing Waste Management, introduced a new intern who will be appearing at
various public events to represent Waste Management.
Seeing no others wishing to speak, Public Communications closed at 8:40 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council pulled Item Nos. 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 and 11 from Consent Calendar for further discussion.
1. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS
• Staff recommends City Council ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 — 0) to
ratify the Warrants and Demands Register.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
2. REJECTION OF CLAIMS
Staff recommends that Council reject the following claim(s) and direct staff to send
appropriate notice of rejection to claimant(s):
Boyla, Boya Claimant alleges the onramp on Garvey
Avenue westbound 1-10 freeway poses a
dangerous condition of public property.
Valdez, Candis Claimant alleges that the location 14404
• Ramona Boulevard in the city poses a
dangerous condition to public property.
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A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 — 0) to
reject the claims and direct staff to send appropriate notice of rejection to
claimants.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Receive and file:
A. Meeting Minutes of the Housing Authority, Finance Authority and Special and
Regular City Council Meetings held on April 19, 2017.
B. Meeting Minutes of the Housing Authority, Finance Authority and Special and
Regular City Council Meetings held on May 17, 2017.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 — 0) to
receive and file the minutes.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
4. APPROPRIATION OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERS
BUILDING PLAN CHECK SERVICES
Staff recommends that Council approve the additional appropriations in order to continue
building plan check services through the end of the current fiscal year, June 30, 2017.
Council member Baca asked for an explanation of the purpose for the extra funds,
given that the Warrants & Demands shows a payment upward of $60,000 having
been made; suggested that current payments be held until further consideration and
options can be considered.
City Planner Amy Harbin explained that there are current invoices that need to be
paid as any delays would suspend plan check services, which are vital to City
operations.
Mayor Pro Tern Rubio noted that she has seen invoices that were paid in advance of
• work being completed, asking how payment of invoices are being processed and
why it appears that invoices are being paid in advance of work completion.
A motion was made by Baca, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5 — 0) to
approve the additional appropriations in order to continue building plan check
services through the end of the current fiscal year, June 30, 2017.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
5. APPROVAL OF A 3-PARTY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STETSON GROUP, INC.,
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATES (ESA) AND THE CITY OF BALDWIN
PARK FOR CEQA RELATED SERVICES FOR A PROPOSED SIX(6) STORY, 60,000
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S.F. OFFICE AND MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING WITH RETAIL USES AT 14614-
14622 DALEWOOD STREET
Staff recommends that Council approve the 3-Party Agreement between The Stetson
Group, Environmental Science Associates (ESA) and the City of Baldwin Park and
authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement.
Council member Baca asked for clarification as to the location and nature of the
project, and as to building high limitations.
Assistant Abraham Tellez described a brief overview of the project, noting the
location and activities occurring thus far.
A motion was made by Baca, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5 — 0) to
approve the 3-Party Agreement between The Stetson Group, Environmental
Science Associates (ESA) and the City of Baldwin Park and authorize the Mayor
to execute the Agreement.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
6. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
• FOR VIDEO PRODUCTION AND CABLE TELEVISION ACCESS SERVICES
Staff recommends that Council approve the Fourth Amendment to the Professional
Services Agreement for Video Production and Cable Television Services with
Community Media of the Foothills (CMF) and authorize the Mayor to execute the
Amendment.
Council member Baca asked for clarifications of the scope of services to be provided
by the vendor; opined that there doesn't appear to be much variety in the
programming and asked that they "make things more exciting;" noted that there is an
absence of public service announcements.
A motion was made by Baca, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5 — 0) to
approve the Fourth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement for
Video Production and Cable Television Services with Community Media of the
Foothills (CMF) and authorize the Mayor to execute the Amendment.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio •
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
7. AUTHORITY TO SIGN ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE INDEPENDENT
CITIES RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
Staff recommends that Council approve the 2016-17 Assessment Agreement with the
Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA) and authorize the Mayor to
execute the Agreement.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 — 0) to
approve the 2016-17 Assessment Agreement with the Independent Cities Risk
Management Authority (ICRMA) and authorize the Mayor to execute the
Agreement.
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AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
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8. ADOPTION OF SALARY RESOLUTION NO. 2017-186 TO UPDATE THE
COMPREHENSIVE PAY SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE A FIVE-STEP SALARY RANGE
FOR DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH
CALPERS GUIDELINES
Staff recommends that Council approve Resolution No. 2017-186, entitled "A Resolution
Of The City Council Of The City Of Baldwin Park Adopting A Salary Resolution To
Establish A Comprehensive Pay Schedule For All Full Time Employees, Part Time
Employees And Elected Officials In Accordance With CaIPERS Guidelines."
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 — 0) to
approve Resolution No. 2017-186, entitled "A Resolution Of The City Council Of
The City Of Baldwin Park Adopting A Salary Resolution To Establish A
Comprehensive Pay Schedule For All Full Time Employees, Part Time
Employees And Elected Officials In Accordance With CaIPERS Guidelines."
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
9. APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH GUSTAVO ROMO FOR THE
POSITION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Staff recommends that Council approve the Agreement with Gustavo Romo for the
position of Community Development Director(CDD).
Mayor Lozano introduced Mr. Gustavo Romo and narrated some of the highlights of
Mr. Romo's career thus far; welcomed him to Baldwin Park.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Rubio, and carried (5 — 0) to
approve the Agreement with Gustavo Romo for the position of Community
Development Director (CDD).
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None. .
ABSTAIN: None.
10. APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR CITY PROJECT NO. 2016-0152
CORAK AVENUE STORM DRAIN
Staff recommends that Council:
1) Approve the appropriation of $57,400 for the additional work and construction
engineering related to the project closeout work; and
2) Authorize the Director of Finance to make appropriate transfers and fund
• adjustments.
Council member Baca asked for clarification as to why additional funding on the
project is necessary.
A motion was made by Baca, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 — 0) to
approve 1) approve the appropriation of $57,400 for the additional work and
construction engineering related to the project closeout work; and 2).authorize
the Director of Finance to make appropriate transfers and fund adjustments.
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AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
11. REFINANCING 2004 LEASE REVENUE BONDS
Staff recommends that Council authorize preparation of documents required to refinance
the outstanding Baldwin Park Financing Authority 2004 Lease Revenue Refunding
Bonds, to be presented for approval at a subsequent meeting, and approve BOK
Financial Securities, Inc. to underwrite the refunding bonds, Harrell & Company
Advisors, LLC to act as financial advisor and Quint & Thimmig LLP to act as bond
counsel.
Council member Baca requested clarification on the purpose and intent of the
refinancing request.
Finance Director Rose Tam provided a brief history of the origination of the bond and.
the purpose of the proposed refinancing.
A motion was made by Baca, seconded by Rubio, and carried (5 — 0) to
authorize preparation of documents required to refinance the outstanding
Baldwin Park Financing Authority 2004 Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, to be
presented for approval at a subsequent meeting, and approve BOK Financial
Securities, Inc. to underwrite the refunding bonds, Harrell & Company.Advisors,
LLC to act as financial advisor and Quint & Thimmig LLP to act as bond counsel.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
Council member Garcia left the dais at 9:00 p.m.
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PUBLIC HEARING
12. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2017-191, ORDERING
THE ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE FY 2017-2018
Staff recommends that Council hold a public hearing, and after considering testimony,
waive further reading, read by title only, and adopt Resolution No. 2017-191, entitled, "A
Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Baldwin Park, California, Ordering The
Annual Levy And Collection Of Assessments Associated With Citywide Landscaping
And Lighting.Maintenance Assessment District For FY 2017-18, And Authoring The Los
Angeles County Assessor To Add This Special Assessment To The Property Tax Bills."
Mayor Lozano opened the public hearing at 9:02 p.m. and invited those wishing to
speak in opposition to the item to come forward and be heard.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Lozano invited those wishing to speak in
support to come forward and be heard.
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Seeing no others wishing to speak, Mayor Lozano closed the public hearing at 9:02
p.m.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baa, and carried (4—0— 1, Garcia absent)
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to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2017-191, entitled, "A Resolution Of The City
Council Of The City Of Baldwin Park, California, Ordering The Annual Levy And
Collection Of Assessments Associated With Citywide Landscaping And Lighting
Maintenance Assessment District For FY 2017-18, And Authoring The Los Angeles
County Assessor To Add This Special Assessment To The Property Tax Bills."
AYES: Baca, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAIN: None
13. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2017-192, ORDERING
THE ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITYWIDE PARK MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT FOR FY 2017-2018
Staff recommends that Council hold a public hearing, and after considering testimony,
' waive further reading, read by title only, and adopt Resolution No. 2017-192, entitled "A
Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Baldwin Park, California, Ordering The
Annual Levy And Collection Of Assessments Associated With The Citywide Park
Maintenance District FY 2017-2018, And Authorizing The Los Angeles County Assessor
To Add This Special Assessment To The Property Tax Bills."
Mayor Lozano opened the public hearing at 9:03 p.m. and invited those wishing to
speak in opposition to the item to come forward and be heard.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Lozano invited those wishing to speak in
support to come forward and be heard.
Seeing no others wishing to speak, Mayor Lozano closed the public hearing at 9:03
P.m.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baa, and carried (4—0— 1, Garcia
absent) to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2017-192, entitled "A Resolution Of
The City Council Of The City Of Baldwin Park, California, Ordering The Annual
Levy And Collection Of Assessments Associated With The Citywide Park
Maintenance District FY 2017-2018, And Authorizing The Los Angeles County
Assessor To Add This Special Assessment To The Property Tax Bills."
AYES: Baca, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAIN: None.
CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE DISSOLVED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REPORT OF OFFICERS
SA-1 REPEAL SALES TAX ORDINANCE
Staff recommends that the Successor Agency introduce the first reading of
Ordinance No. 2, entitled "An Ordinance Of The Successor Agency To The
Dissolved Community Development Commission Of The City Of Baldwin Park
Repealing Ordinance No. 1 Regarding Sales And Use Taxes."
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baa, and carried (4—0— 1, Garcia
absent) to introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 2, entitled "An Ordinance Of
The Successor Agency To The Dissolved Community Development Commission
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Of The City Of Baldwin Park Repealing Ordinance No. 1 Regarding Sales And
Use Taxes."
AYES: Baca, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAIN: None.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
14. A REQUEST FOR DIRECTION FROM THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING EXISTING
ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (BUILDING) DEPARTMENT
Staff recommends that Council provide direction:
1) Prepare and circulate an updated Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for General
On-Call Professional Consulting Services for the areas noted above and extend
the existing on-call professional listing until such time that the RFQ process is
complete and a new listing for on-call professional services is established; or
2) Extend the existing on-call professional listing until June 30, 2019, an additional
• two years.
Council member Pacheco made a motion, seconded by Mayor Lozano, to select
Option 2, which would extend the existing on-call professional listing until June
30, 2019, however, Council member Baca voiced objection.
Noting the objection, Mayor Lozano directed the City Treasurer to conduct a Roll
Call Vote, the results of which are as follows:
AYES: Lozano, Pacheco
NOES: Baca, Rubio
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAIN: None.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio made an alternate motion, seconded by Council member
Baca, to select Option 1, and direct staff to prepare and advertise an updated
Request for Qualifications so that a new list of qualified firms could be
established. Council member Pacheco voiced objection.
Noting the objection, Mayor Lozano directed the City Treasurer to conduct a Roll
Call Vote, the results of which are as follows:
AYES: Baca, Rubio
NOES: Lozano, Pacheco
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAIN: None.
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Mayor Lozano, citing the unresolved issue suggested that it would do no harm to
advertise an RFQ since those consultants currently performing services for the
City could simply submit under the new RFQ.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (4—0— 1,
Garcia absent) to direct staff to carry out Option 1, prepare and circulate an
updated Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for General On-Call Professional
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Consulting Services for the areas noted above and extend the existing on-call
professional listing until such time that the RFQ process is complete and a new
listing for on-call professional services is established.
AYES: Baca, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAIN: None.
15. FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP FUND (HOME)ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Staff recommends that Council approve the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 CDBG Annual Action
Plan with the contingency to adjust public service programs, and HOME and CDBG
administration to remain in compliance with HUD maximum allowable requirements as
well as possible Code Enforcement allocations once the final federal budget and
allocations are approved.
Housing Manager Suzie Ruelas provided a brief summary to Council.
A motion was made by Rubio, seconded by Lozano, and carried (4 — 0 — 1,
Garcia absent) to approve the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 CDBG Annual Action Plan
with the contingency to adjust public service programs, and HOME and CDBG
Administration to remain in compliance with HUD maximum allowable
requirements as well as possible Code Enforcement allocations once the final
federal budget and allocations are approved.
AYES: Baca, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAIN: None.
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16. APPROVE A RESOLUTION OPPOSING WITHDRAWAL FROM THE PARIS CLIMATE
AGREEMENT
Staff recommends that Council approve Resolution No. 2017-193, Entitled "A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Stating Its Opposition to
President Donald Trump's Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement."
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio announced the urgent need for this Resolution as the City
needs to "send a really strong message" to President Trump of its objection to his
decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement. •
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio noted that, while it is a statement only, "This Resolution
commits Baldwin Park to honor the Paris Climate Agreement, regardless of
[President Trump's] actions...and that Baldwin Park is committed to continuing efforts
to reduce greenhouse gasses." She also expressed the importance of working with
neighboring cities to collaborate and to find solutions for clean energy, and restated
the importance of officially denouncing the President's actions and the City's pledge
to continue support for the Paris Climate Agreement.
A motion was made by Rubio, seconded by Baca, and carried (4 — 0 = 1, Garcia
absent) to approve Resolution No. 2017-193, Entitled "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Stating Its Opposition to President
Donald Trump's Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement."
AYES: Baca, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Garcia
ABSTAIN: None.
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CITY.000NCIL/ CITY CLERK/ CITY TREASURER/STAFF REQUESTS &
COMMUNICATIONS
Request by Mayor Lozano for discussion and consideration:
• Mayor Lozano would like discussion and direction to postpone appointment of an Interim
Police Chief due to budget constraints and the current projected deficit.
Mayor Lozano pulled this item from discussion.
Request by Council member Barcia for discussion and consideration:
• Councilmember Garcia is expressing concerns and encouraging discussion related to
the appearance of medians and streets in the city, specifically the median landscape
project, and size of replacement trees.
This item was discussed at the beginning of the meeting prior to Public
Communications.
• As follow up to previously agendized items, Councilmember Garcia is requesting a
regular report from Public Works related to street improvements, and from the Police
Department related to public safety.
This item was carried forward to the next Regular City Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to discuss, and all other matters having been addressed, a
motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, to adjourn the meeting at 9:22 p.m.
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