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MINUTES
BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
DECEMBER 13, 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.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Lozano at 7:25 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 Tern Susan Rubio
Mayor Manuel Lozano
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Lozano reported out of Closed Session that no action was taken on items discussed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Lozano announced that there would be an initial selection of ten cannabis permit
applicants that would be considered and additional selection may be made at a Special Meeting
to be held on Monday, December 18, 2017.
Council member Garcia suggested that all applicants who meet the City's criteria be approved
and that applicant's be separated by category: cultivation or distribution.
City Attorney clarified that there will be a subcategory of distribution only in addition to those
applicants that will be doing cultivation, manufacturing and distribution.
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
• Presentation of a Plaque to former Mayor Pro Tem Susan Rubio .
Mayor Lozano presented Ms. Rubio with a plaque and thanked her for her
service as Mayor Pro Tem during 2017.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Lozano opened Public Communications at 7:34 p.m. and noted that each speaker is
permitted a total of three (3) minutes to speak.
Sergio Torres, representing Medical Grade Farms BP, noted that he and his business partners
are all local to Baldwin Park and that the company is 100% Latino owned.
Todd Hill, representing Bud King's Weed Club, spoke in support of selecting local businesses
and expressed hope that his company would be among those issued a permit.
Jefferson Liou, representing Cloud Control, Inc., provided a brief overview of Cloud Control and
its business approach; expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity to establish a business in the
City and employing local citizens at a healthy "living wage."
Kevin Halloran, representing Kushy Punch, Inc., spoke of what his company has to offer to the
City and the community in its employment of locals and its voluntary community involvement.
Rogelio Magana, representing Rancho Adelanto Development Enterprises, spoke of the
business capabilities and noted that his company is appreciative of the opportunity to do
business in Baldwin Park.
Rob Cathron, representing W & F International Corp., noted that his company has designed a
45,000 sf building for a truck yard but that the terms of the development agreement require that
fees be paid on a building that will not exist for another eight to nine months; asked that
consideration be given to a delay on the fees until such time that the building is completed.
Marco Perez, representing VRD, Inc., opined that his company brings a great deal of
experience and quality to the cannabis cultivation industry and hopes that this will be considered
when selecting those who are granted a permit.
Scott Russo, legal counsel for RUKLI, Inc., noted that this company is has an agreement with
the United Food and Commercial Workers and will be paying prevailing wage to truck drivers;
also noted that mitigation fees should be handled differently since this business will be
dependent on the cultivation companies.
Juan Rios, Baldwin Park resident, expressed concern regarding some exposed wires from a
light pole, noting that SCE came to fix the problem; opined that City staff is not being responsive
to calls regarding problems in City rights of way.
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Mark Romos, representing United Food and Commercial Workers [Union], spoke in support of
selection of RUKLI, Inc., as a cannabis transportation company and noted that there is a labor
peace agreement between the Union and RUKLI; noted that they are committed to paying and
protecting workers.
A representative of Emerald Connections, Inc., thanked Council for the opportunities being
offered to cannabis-related businesses and expressed a commitment to developing and
maintaining a beneficial relationship with the community.
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Nicholas Perez, president of the Inland Empire and California Business Associations,
• congratulated Council for its move towards creating a strong commerce by allowing cannabis-
related businesses in the city.
Jasper Rodd, representing Emerald Connections, Inc., thanked Council for the potential
business opportunity and supports the suggestion of approving all applicants; opined that it
would benefit the community tremendously and that all of the businesses are committed to
providing benefit to the city.
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Jacob Dunn, So Eden Edibles, noted that his company owns in excess of 40,000 sq ft of facility
but this is broken down into smaller units which are currently occupied; stated that his company
and partners are committed to growing a safe and natural product.
Sean Zambat, Cultiv8 Group, echoed comments of others and his hope that Council select his
company as a recipient of a permit.
David Morgan, Electric Atom Distribution, noted that he and his partners are all Latino Baldwin
Park residents; stated that his staff has worked hard on meeting the expectations and criteria as
applicants.
Valentina Ambarchvan, Checkpoint Distribution, noted that she brings a great deal of
experience to the table and that her company is committed to the community.
Margarita Vargas, Baldwin Park resident, spoke admirably about the new bike path project but
noted that the bike helmet laws need to be more stringently enforced; noted that she frequently
sees school children riding without helmets.
Seeing no others wishing to speak, Public Communications closed at 8:16 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council pulled Item No. 5 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. TREASURER'S REPORT—OCTOBER 2017
Staff recommends that Council receive and file the Treasurer's Report.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 — 0) to
receive and file the Treasurer's Report.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
3. MEETING MINUTES
Staff recommends that Council receive and file the following Meeting Minutes:
A. AMENDED Meeting Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings
held on November 15, 2017.
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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.
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AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
4. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH SPECTRUM
ENTERPRISES FOR INTERNET SERVICES
Staff recommends that Council approve and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to
execute the 3-year contract with Spectrum to provide Internet Services to the City.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 — 0) to
receive and file the minutes.
1 ' AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
5. ACCEPT AND AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION—CITY
PROJECT NO. 2017-0205—STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS AT FRANCISQUITO
AVE AND RAMONA BLVD (CORAK STORM DRAIN PH. II)
Staff recommends that Council:
1. Accept the construction improvements by Gentry Brothers, Inc. and authorize the
recordation of a Notice of Completion; and
2. Authorize the payment of$10,480.71 in retention funds to Gentry Brothers, Inc. upon
the expiration of the 35-day notice period.
Council member Baca requested clarification regarding the project funding.
• A motion was made by Baca, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5—0) to Accept the
construction improvements by Gentry Brothers, Inc. and authorize the recordation of
a Notice of Completion; and authorize the payment of $10,480.71 in retention funds
to Gentry Brothers, Inc. upon the expiration of the 35-day notice period.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
•6. APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2017-217 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
BALDWIN PARK APPROVING A BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PROGRAM
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE PROGRAM" AND APPROVE A
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BIKE SGV FOR SERVICES
RELATED TO THE PROGRAM
Staff recommends that Council:
1. Approve Resolution No. 2017-217 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN
PARK APPROVING A BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PROGRAM AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE PROGRAM"; and,
• 2. Authorize the Mayor to sign a consultant services agreement with (BikeSGV) for
services related to community outreach, education, training and safety audit work in
an amount not-to exceed $27,100; and,
3. Authorize the Finance Director to appropriate $40,000 from Fund 270 (Grants Fund)
for the Consultant Services Agreement and to purchase promotional materials.
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A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5—0) to:
1. Approve Resolution No. 2017-217 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
BALDWIN PARK APPROVING A BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE PROGRAM"; and,
2. Authorize the Mayor to sign a consultant services agreement with (BikeSGV)
for services related to community outreach, education, training and safety
audit work in an amount not-to exceed $27,100; and,
3. Authorize the Finance Director to appropriate $40,000 from Fund 270 (Grants
Fund) for the Consultant Services Agreement and to purchase promotional
materials.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
. 7. ACCEPT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZE PUBLISHING A NOTICE
INVITING BIDS FOR CITY PROJECT NO. 2017-0211 SMART PARKING UPGRADES
TO TRANSIT STRUCTURE AND SURFACE LOT PARKING PROJECT CIP NO. 42
AND 45
Staff recommends that Council approve the plans and specifications for the Smart
Parking Upgrades to Transit Center Parking/Structure and to the Baldwin Park Metrolink
Station Parking Lot (City Project No. 2017-0211) and authorize staff to advertise the
. Invitation to Bid.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Pacheco, and carried (5 — 0) to
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approve the plans and specifications for the Smart Parking Upgrades to Transit
Center Parking/Structure and to the Baldwin Park Metrolink Station Parking Lot
(City Project No. 2017-0211) and authorize staff to advertise the Invitation to Bid.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
• ABSTAIN: None. .
CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
CONSENT CALENDAR
SA-1 SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK WARRANTS AND DEMANDS
Staff recommends that Council ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
•
A motion was made by Garcia, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5 — 0) to ratify
the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
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SA-2 SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK TREASURER'S REPORT —
OCTOBER 2017
Staff recommends that Council receive and file the attached Treasurer's Report.
A motion was made by Garcia, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5 — 0) to
receive and file the attached Treasurer's Report.
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
PUBLIC HEARING
8. (CARRIED FROM DECEMBER 6, 2017, MEETING) PUBLIC HEARING FOR
CONSIDERATION OF A MUNICIPAL (ZONING)CODE AMENDMENT BY URGENCY
ORDINANCE TO MODIFY CHAPTER 127 (COMMERCIAL CANNABIS) TO
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PERMITS PERMITTED FROM FIFTEEN TO TWENTY
Staff recommends that Council conclude the Public Hearing and, thereafter, waive the
reading and adopt by title only Urgency Ordinance entitled, "An Urgency Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Amending Chapter 127, Medical
and Adult Use Commercial Cannabis, of Title XI, Business Regulations to the City of
Baldwin Park Municipal Code."
Council member Garcia made a motion to separate those applicants that propose
distribution from growing and manufacturing and consider them separately at the
Special Meeting scheduled for December 18, 2017. There was no second, therefore
• the motion died.
Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco made a motion, seconded by Mayor Lozano, to pass the
Urgency Ordinance but only as to Section E, Distances, Subsection E.1.
A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5 — 0) to
conclude the Public Hearing and, thereafter, waive the reading and adopt only
Section E, Distances, Subsection E.1, and not as to increasing of the number of
permits to be issued, of the Urgency Ordinance entitled, "An Urgency Ordinance
of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Amending Chapter
127, Medical and Adult Use Commercial Cannabis, of Title XI, Business
Regulations to the City of Baldwin Park Municipal Code."
AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
9. A REQUEST FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL USE OF CANNABIS (MANUFACTURING,
CULTIVATION, AND DISTRIBUTION)
Staff recommends that, after consideration of the proposed Development Agreements,
that the City Council approve up to twenty Development Agreements for Commercial
Cannabis Manufacturing, Cultivation, and Distribution.
A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5 — 0) to
approve the proposed Development Agreement template and negotiation
Development Agreements for Commercial Cannabis Manufacturing, Cultivation,
and Distribution.
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AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
CITY COUNCIL/CITY CLERK/CITY TREASURER/STAFF REQUESTS &
COMMUNICATIONS
Request by Council member Rubio for discussion and consideration:
Create a young ladies conference for March to coincide with International Women's Day.
The theme is "Press for Change". Conference to include support in the following areas:
* Financial Literacy
* Sexual Harassment/ Domestic Violence Prevention
* Resume/ Branding
* Etiquette: American vs. European
Council member Rubio noted that she has already been in contact with professionals who would
be presenters at the conference on the topics named; suggested that the City partner with the
School District so as to insure that young ladies that are set to graduate (Seniors) will be
prepared to go into the workforce with essential skills that are not taught in school; requested
that Parks and Community Services staff help to coordinate the event.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to discuss, and all other matters having been addressed, a
motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Rubio, to adjourn the meeting at 8:52 p.m.
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