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BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
AND SPECIAL MEETING
OCTOBER 4, 2017, 5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER - 14403 E. Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, 91706
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:35 p.m. by Mayor Lozano.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Council Member Cruz Baca
Council Member Monica Garcia
Council Member Ricardo Pacheco
Mayor Manuel Lozano
ABSENT:
Mayor Pro Tem Susan Rubio
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Lozano opened Public Communications at 5:35 p.m.
Greg Tuttle, Baldwin Park business owner, opined that Code Enforcement is doing very well
and should remain in under the police department; noted that Interim Chief of Police Taylor is
doing a very good job.
Juan Rios, Baldwin Park resident, expressed his support for keeping Code Enforcement under
the police department, noting that they are doing a very good job and he has received positive
feedback from his neighbors.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Public Communications closed at 5:39 p.m.
OPEN SESSION
1. CODE ENFORCEMENT ORGANIZATION
Presentation by Community Development Director Gus Romo regarding the organizational
status of the Code Enforcement Division
Community Development Director Gus Romo and Interim Chief of Police Mike Taylor
narrated a PowerPoint presentation; Chief Taylor pointed out that the changes in
uniforms for Code Enforcement has provided a "softer" appearance to reduce a sense of
intimidation; noted that moving Code Enforcement back into Community Development
would require additional personnel resources (supervisor) and restructuring of office
space to accommodate the move of staff; discussed strategies for executing better code
enforcement practices throughout the city.
In response to discussion, staff suggested that the city could be divided into
• "neighborhood improvement zones" and define prioritized violation types; noted that
reports that illustrate enforcement trends and patterns will be provided to Council.
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RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (GC §54957):
Chief of Police
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (GC §54957.6)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
Agency designated representatives: Shannon Yauchzee, Chief Executive Officer, and
Robert Tafoya, City Attorney
Employee Organizations: General Unit of Maintenance Employees, SEIU Local 721; Police
Officer Association; Professional and Technical Employees Association; Clerical Employees
Association; Police Management Employees Association; Classified Confidential Employees
Association; Classified Management Employees Association
Unrepresented Employee(s): City Planner; Housing Authority Manager; Community
Development Director; Human Resource Manager; Police Chief; Finance Director; Public
Works Director; Recreation and Community Services Director
4. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS Pursuant to Government Code§54956.8:
A. Property: 14551 Joanbridge Street
Agency Negotiators: Shannon Yauchzee, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert
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Tafoya, City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: Lih Ping Henry Liou, Baldwin Park TALE Corp.
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
B. Property: 4145 Puente Street
Agency Negotiators: Shannon Yauchzee, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert
Tafoya, City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: Edward Avakyan, Jenome Research
• Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
Case Name: Tuttle v City of Baldwin Park Case No. 2:16 cv 09167 CAS
GJS
Case Name: Casimiro v City of Baldwin Park Case No. 16CV03454-SVW-JPR
Case Name: City of Baldwin Park v City of Irwindale Case No. BS163400
6. 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)
ADJOURNMENT •
There being no further business, motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, to
adjourn the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
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REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION*
Mayor Lozano reported that no action was taken on items discussed i - -• Session.
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