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Home My WebLink About2017 12 06 AmendedAMENDED NOTICE AND CALL OFA SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO THE MEMBERS OF THE AFOREMENTIONED AGENCIES AND THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting is hereby called to be held on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2017 at 4:30 PM. at City Hall — 31d Floor Conference Room 307, 14403 East Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706. Said Special Meeting shall be for the purpose of conducting business in accordance with the attached Agenda. NO OTHER BUSINESS WILL BE DISCUSSED Dated: December 5, 2017 AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING Manuel Lozano Mayor I, Alejandra Avila, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park hereby that, certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, the foregoing agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board not less than 24 hours prior to the meeting on December 6, 2017. Alejandra Avila City Clerk 1 AGENDA BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2017. 4:30 PM CITY HALL - 3' Floor, Conference Room 307 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 (626) 960-4011 Manuel Lozano Susan Rubio Cruz Baca Monica Garcia Ricardo Pacheco Mayor - Mayor Pro Tem - Council member - Council member - Council member Please note time and meeting location PLEASE TURNOFF CELL PHONES AND PAGERS WHILE MEETING IS IN PROCESS POR FA VOR DE APAGAR SUS TELEFONOS CEL ULARES Y B'EEP'ER'S' DURANTE LA JUNTA PUBLIC COMMENTS The aublic is encouraged to address the City Council or any of its Agencies listed on this agenda, but only on any matter posted on this agenda. If you wish to address the City Council or any of its Agencies, you may do so during the PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS aeriod noted on the agenda. Each person is allowed three (3) minutes speaking time. A Spanish-speaking iote rpreter is available for of convenience. COMENTARIOS DEL PUBLICO Se invita al publico a dirigirse al Concilio o cualquiera otra de sus Agencias nombradas en esta agenda, Dara hablar solamente sobre asunto ,nublicado en esta agenda. Si usted desea la oportunidad de dirigirse al Concilio o alguna de sus Agencias, podra hacerlo durante el oeriodo de Comentarios del Publico (Public Communications) anunciado en la agenda. A cada persona se le permite hablar por tres (3) minutos I lay un rrrt�r� ��aPr� �sA�r�� su conveniencia. CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING — 4:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL: Council Members: Cruz Baca, Monica Garcia, Ricardo Pacheco, Mayor Pro Tem Susan Rubio and Mayor Manuel Lozano PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Three (3) minute speaking time limit Tres (3) minutos sera el limite para hablar THIS IS THE TIME SET ASIDE TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL PLEASE NOTIFY THE CITY CLERK IF YOU REQUIRE THE SERVICES OF AN INTERPRETER No action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The legislative body or its staff may: 1) Briefly respond to statements made or questions asked by persons; or 2) Direct staff to investigate and/or schedule matters for consideration at a future meeting. [Government Code §54954.2] ESTE ES EL PERIODO DESIGNADO PARA DIRIGIRSE AL CONCILIO FAVOR DE NOTIFICAR A LA SECRETARIA SI REQUIERE LOS SERVIC/OS DEL ITEPETE No se podra tomar accion en algun asunto a menos que sea incluido en la agenda, o a menos que exista alguna emergencia o circunstancia especial. EI cuerpo legislativo y su personal podran: 1) Responder brevemente a declaracidnes o preguntas hechas por personas; o 2) Dirigir personal a investigar y/o fijar asuntos para tomar en consideracion en juntas proximas. [Codigo de Gobierno §54954.2] OPEN SESSION/STUDY SESSION None, RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION 1. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8: A. Property: 4145 Puente Avenue (CAN 17-01) 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 B. Property: 14551 Joanbridge Street (CAN 17-02) Agency Negotiators: Shannon Yauchzee, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert Tafoya, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Lih Ping Henry Liou, Baldwin Park TALE Corp. Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment C. Property: 1453 Virginia Avenue (CAN 17-03) Agency Negotiators: Shannon Yauchzee, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert Tafoya, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Todd Seidner, Virginia Avenue Holdings, LLC Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment D. Property: 15480 Arrow Highway (CAN 17-04) Agency Negotiators Shannon Yauchzee, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert Tafoya, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Lynn Metrow and Todd Hill, Bud King's Weed Club Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment E. Property: 4507 Littlejohn Street (CAN 17-05) Agency Negotiators: Shannon Yauchzee, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert Tafoya, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Tina Honglin Guan, Lucky Medical Cannabis Development, Inc. Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment F. Property: 14824 Ramona Boulevard (CAN 17-06) Agency Negotiators: Shannon Yauchzee, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert Tafoya, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Shaun Bershatski, RUKLI, Inc. Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment G. Property: 13111 Spring Street (CAN 17-07) Agency Negotiators; Shannon Yauchzee, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert Tafoya, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Ming Hong Huang, 428 Cloverleaf, LLC Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment H. Property: 5117 Calmview Avenue (CAN 17-08) Agency Negotiators: Shannon Yauchzee, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert Tafoya, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Victor Chevez and Helen Chau, Casa Verde Group Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment I. Property: 13467 Dalewood Street (CAN 17-09) Agency Negotiators: Shannon Yauchzee, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert Tafoya, City Attorney Negotiating Parties Darrin Oganesian and Ryan Oganesian, RD Baldwin Park Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment J. Property: 14837 Ramona Boulevard and 14841 Ramona Boulevard (CAN 17-10) Agency Negotiators: Shannon Yauchzee, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert Tafoya, City Attorney Negotiating Parties; Phil Reyes, and Alexis Reyes, Organic Management Solutions, LLC Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment K. Property: 1453 Virginia Avenue, Suite "O" (CAN 17-11) Agency Negotiators: Shannon Yauchzee, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert Tafoya, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Chris Coogan, Therapy Crafted Brands, LLC Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment L. Property: 5148 Bleecker Street (CAN 17-12) Agency Negotiators: Shannon Yauchzee, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert Tafoya, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Sergio Torres, Enrique Vega and Moses Acosta Medical Grade Farms BP Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment M. Property: 15023 Ramona Boulevard (CAN 17-13) Agency Negotiators; Shannon Yauchzee, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert Tafoya, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Shaun Szameit, Joshua Pierce and Kevin Huebner Kultiv8 Group, LLC Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment N. Property: 5010 Calmview Avenue (CAN 17-14) Agency Negotiators: Shannon Yauchzee, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert Tafoya, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Erika Villarruel and Art Castillo, Baldwin Park Caregivers Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment O. Property: 14832 Arrow Highway (CAN 17-15) Agency Negotiators: Shannon Yauchzee, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert Tafoya, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Teresa Tsai, GSC Capital Group, LLC Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment P. Property: 5129 Bleecker Street (CAN 17-16) Agency Negotiators: Shannon Yauchzee, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert Tafoya, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Michael Daniel Healy and Chad Everett LaChance, High Point Distribution, Inc. Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment Q. Property: 5157 Azusa Canyon Road (CAN 17-17) Agency Negotiators: Shannon Yauchzee, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert Tafoya, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Mike Sandoval and Ed Barraza, Elite Green Cultivators Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment R. Property: 5175 Commerce Drive (CAN 17-18) Agency Negotiators: Shannon Yauchzee, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert Tafoya, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Linda Thong, Pacific Cultivation, LLC Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment S. Property: 14808 Arrow Highway (CAN 17-19) Agency Negotiators: Shannon Yauchzee, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert Tafoya, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Behnam Rodd, Jasper Rodd, and Luis Franco, Emerald Connection, LLC Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment T. Property: 13409 Garvey Ave. (CAN 17-20) Agency Negotiators: Shannon Yauchzee, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert Tafoya, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Valentina Ambarchyan, Edvin Sanatgar, and Robert Harutyunyan, Checkpoint Distribution, Inc. Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment U. Property: 428 Cloverleaf Drive (CAN 17-21) Agency Negotiators: Shannon Yauchzee, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert Tafoya, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Steve Yazeji, SCS Processing, Inc. Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment V. Property: 15115 Ramona Blvd. AND 15004 Ramona Blvd. (CAN 17-22) Agency Negotiators: Shannon Yauchzee, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert Tafoya, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Rogelio Magana, Rancho Adelanto Development Enterprises Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment W. Property: 14712 Arrow Highway (CAN 17-23) Agency Negotiators: Shannon Yauchzee, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert Tafoya, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Steve Chan, Manuel Suarez, and Gershom Luh, The Grown Folks, Inc. Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment X. Property: 13450 Brooks Drive, Units A and C (CAN 17-24) Agency Negotiators; Shannon Yauchzee, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert Tafoya, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Anthony Samuel and AvShalom Cohen, NRD, LLC Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment Y. Property: 13460 Brooks Drive (CAN 17-25) Agency Negotiators: Shannon Yauchzee, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert Tafoya, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Ruben Kachian, Vertical Bliss, Inc. (Kushy Punch) Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment Z. Property: 4802 Littlejohn Street (CAN 17-26) Agency Negotiators: Shannon Yauchzee, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert Tafoya, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Rodolfo Aguilar, SGV Caregivers, Inc. Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment AA. Property: 13450 Brooks Drive, Units A and C (CAN 17-27) Agency Negotiators: Shannon Yauchzee, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert Tafoya, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Jonathan Yuan Kai, Jefferson Liou, and Jerrell Austin Shepp, Cloud Control, Inc. Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment BB. Property: 4802 Littlejohn Street (CAN 17-28) Agency Negotiators: Shannon Yauchzee, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert Tafoya, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Marco Perez and Ren Yoneyama, VRD, Inc. Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment CC. Property: 4276 Elton Street (CAN 17-29) (APNs: 8437-016-005, 8437-016-015, and 8437-016-016) Agency Negotiators: Shannon Yauchzee, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert Tafoya, City Attorney Negotiating Parties;. Yichang Bai, W&F International Corporation Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment DD. Property: 14726 Arrow Highway (CAN 17-30) Agency Negotiators: Shannon Yauchzee, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert Tafoya, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Anthony Willoughby, Tier One Consulting Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment EE. Property: 13460 Brooks Drive (CAN 17-31) Agency Negotiators: Shannon Yauchzee, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert Tafoya, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Sigrid Lopez and Artem Karapetyan, Green Health Industries, LLC Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment FF. Property: 5151 Azusa Canyon Rd. (CAN 17-32) Agency Negotiators: Shannon Yauchzee, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert Tafoya, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: David Morgan, Jorge Garcia, Paul Granada, Fausto Alex Chavez, Electric Atom Distribution Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT CERTIFICATION |. Alejandra /\Vi|@. City Clerk Of the City of B@|dvviD Park hereby that, certify under penalty Of perjury under the |GvVS of the State of California, the foregoing agenda was posted OD the City Hall bulletin board not less than 24 hours prior to the meeting on December 6, 2017. Alejandra Avila City Clerk PLEASE NOTE: Copies of staff reports and supporting documentation pertaining to each item on this agenda are in the City of Baldwin Park. For further information regarding agenda items, please contact the office of the City Clerk at (626) 960-4011 ext. 466 or e-mail w�t corn. contact the Public Works Department or Risk Management at (626) 960-4011. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable staff to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28 CFR 34.102.104 ADA TITLE /1) �'1 -M"- - I I 9 NOTICE AND CALL OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO THE MEMBERS OF THE AFOREMENTIONED AGENCIES AND THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting is hereby called to be held on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2017 at 6:00 PM. at City Hall — V Floor Conference Room 307, 14403 East Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706. Said Special Meeting shall be for the purpose of conducting business in accordance with the attached Agenda. NO OTHER BUSINESS WILL BE DISCUSSED Dated- December 5, 2017 AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING Manuel Lozano Mayor I, Alejandra Avila, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park hereby that, certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, the foregoing agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board not less than 24 hours prior to the meeting on December 6, 2017. Alejandra Avila City Clerk U3.171141 1 AGENDA BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING Tease note time and DECEMBER 6, 2017 _ -- —_w_... ocat�on 6:00 PM CITY HALL - 3' Floor, Conference Room 307 14403 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 (626) 960-4011 Manuel Lozano - Mayor Susan Rubio - Mayor Pro Tem Cruz Baca - Council member Monica Garcia - Council member Ricardo Pacheco - Council member PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES AND PAGERS WHILE MEETING IS IN PROCESS POR FA VOR DE APA GAR SUS TELEFONOS CEL ULARES Y BEEPERS DURANTE LA JUNTA PUBLIC COMMENTS The public is encouraged to address the City Council or any of its Agencies listed on this agenda, but only on any matter posted on this agenda. If you wish to address the City Council or any of its Agencies, you may do so during the PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS period noted on the agenda. Each person is allowed three (3) minutes speaking time. A Spanish-speaking intorpreter is available for your convenience COMENTARIOS DEL PUBLICO Se invita al publico a dirigirse al Concilio o cualquiera otra de sus Agencias nombradas en esta agenda, Dara hablar solamente sobre asunto publicado en esta agenda. Si usted desea la oportunidad de dirigirse al Concilio o alguna de sus Agencias, podra hacerlo durante el periodo de Comentarios del Publico (Public Communications) anunciado en la agenda. A cada persona se le permite hablar por tres (3) minutos. Hay un interorete para su conveniencia. CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING — 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDE ROLL CALL: Council Members: Cruz Baca, Monica Garcia, Ricardo Pacheco, Mayor Pro Tem Susan Rubio and Mayor Manuel Lozano PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Three (3) minute speaking time limit Tres (3) minutos sera el limite para hablar THIS IS THE TIME SET ASIDE TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL PLEASE NOTIFY THE CITY CLERK IF YOU REQUIRE THE SERVICES OF AN INTERPRETER No action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The legislative body or its staff may: 1) Briefly respond to statements made or questions asked by persons; or 2) Direct staff to investigate and/or schedule matters for consideration at a future meeting. [Government Code §54954.2] ESTE ES EL PERIODO DESIGNADO PARA DIRIGIRSE AL CONCILIO FAVOR DE NOTIFICAR A LA SECRETARIA S1 REQUIERE LOS SERVICIOS DEL INTERPRETE No se podra tomar accion en algun asunto a menos que sea incluido en la agenda, o a menos que exista alguna emergencia o circunstancia especial. EI cuerpo legislativo y su personal podran: 1) Responder brevemente a declaraciones o preguntas hechas por personas; o 2) Dirigir personal a investigar y/o fijar asuntos para tomar en consideracion en juntas proximas. [Codigo de Gobierno §54954.2] OPEN SESSION/STUDY SESSION 1. CODE PROHIBITION AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR WAREHOUSE USES IN COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL ZONES Presentation by Community Development Director Gus Romo regarding code requirements in commercial and commercial industrial zoned areas RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION 2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (GC §54957.6) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6: ,an y d gp tqd representatives- Shannon Yauchzee, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert Tafoya, City Attorney, and Sean Gibbons, Coleman Frost LLP Enol y e w t rsizgtions: 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 Unre r) re see n4gd Er plo y (): City Planner; Housing Authority Manager; Human Resource Manager; Chief Deputy City Clerk; Community Development Director; Police Chief; Finance Director; Public Works Director; Recreation and Community Services Director 3. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8. Property: 13100 Brooks Drive Agency Negotiators: Shannon Yauchzee, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert Tafoya, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Joseph White, Becker Boards Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment 4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: Case Name: City of Baldwin Park v City of Irwindale Case No. BS163400 Case Name: Tuttle v City of Baldwin Park Case No. 2:16 cv 09167 CAS GJS 5. 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): One (1) REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT CERTIFICATION I, Alejandra Avila, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park hereby that, certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, the foregoing agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board not less than 24 hours prior to the meeting on December 6, 2017. Alejandra Avila City Clerk PLEASE NOTE Copies of staff reports and supporling cocumentCalion perttarrai"nfl to each item can this agenda are arvadable for public viewing and inspection at City Hall, 2111° Floorl i e7bby re � i at the Lias ngta es C aunty l�l'rabli t r'brary in the Cit of Baldwin Park. For further information regarding agenda items, to L%ise c,•onliac^t alae office of arca Cit Clad( gat (626) 960-4011 ext. 466 or email&itrAla,baPdwinjmfR,m.m..gat contact the Public Works Department or Risk Management at (626) 960-4011. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable staff to make reasonableo ensure accessibility to this meeting.i CFR 34.102.104ADA AMENDED AGENDA BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2017 7:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBER 14403 E. Pacific Avenue Baldwin Park, CA 91706 (626) 960-4011 Manuel Lozano Susan Rubio Cruz Baca Monica Garcia Ricardo Pacheco Mayor - Mayor Pro Tem - Council Member Council Member Council Member PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES AND PAGERS WHILE MEETING IS IN PROCESS POR FAVOR DE APAGAR SUS TELEFONOS CELULARES Y BEEPERS DURANTE LA JUNTA PUBLIC COMMENTS The public is encouraged to address the City Council or any of its Agencies listed on this agenda on any matter posted on the agenda or on any other matter within its jurisdiction. If you wish to address the City Council or any of its Agencies, you may do so during the PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS aeriod noted on the agenda. Each person is allowed three (3) minutes speaking time. A Spanish speaking interpreter is available for your convenience. COMENTARIOS DEL PUBLICO Se invita al publico a dirigirse al Concilio o cualquiera otra de sus Agencias nombradas en esta agenda, para hablar sobre cualquier asunto publicado en la agenda o cualquier tema que este bajo su jurisdiccidn. Si usted desea la oportunidad de dirigirse al Concilio o alguna de sus Agencias, podra hacedo durante el periodo de Comentarios del Publico (Public Communications) anunciado en la agenda. A cada persona se le permite hablar por tres (3) minutos. Hay un interprete para su conveniencia. Any written public record relating to an agenda item for an open session of a regular meeting of the City Council that is distributed to the City Council less than 72 hours prior to that meeting will be available for public insaection at City Hall in the City Clerk's office at 14403 E. Pacific Avenue, 3rd Floor during normal business hours (Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING — 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Council Members: Cruz Baca, Monica Garcia, Ricardo Pacheco, Mayor Pro Tem Susan Rubio and Mayor Manuel Lozano REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS COUNCIL REORGANIZATION 1. REORGANIZATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL - SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEMPORE Staff recommends that the City Council complete the reorganization of the City Council, and follow the procedure as suggested for the selection of Mayor Pro Tempore as follows: 1) The City Clerk opens the nominations for the office of Mayor Pro Tempore. Any Councilmember may nominate and no second to the nomination is required; 2) After receiving all nominations, the City Clerk closes the nominations; 3) The City Clerk then conducts the election of the Mayor Pro Tempore by roll call vote. If there is more than one nomination, a roll call vote is conducted in the order in which nominations are received until a Mayor Pro Tempore is elected by majority vote. PROCLAMATIONS COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS • Introduction of the new Human Resources / Risk Manager Laura Thomas PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Three (3) minute speaking time limit Tres (3) minutos sera el limite para hablar THIS IS THE TIME SET ASIDE TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL PLEASE NOTIFY THE CITY CLERK IF YOU REQUIRE THE SERVICES OF AN INTERPRETER No action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The legislative body or its staff may: 1) Briefly respond to statements made or questions asked by persons; or 2) Direct staff to investigate and/or schedule matters for consideration at a future meeting [Government Code §54954,2] ESTE ES EL PERIODO DESIGNADO PARA DIRIGIRSE AL CONCILIO FAVOR DE NOTIFICAR A LA SECRETARIA SI REQUIERE LOS SERVICIOS DEL INTERPRETE No se podra tome accidn en algun asunto a menos que sea incluido en la agenda, o a menos que exista alguna emergencia o circunstancia especial. EI cuerpo legislativo y su personal podran: 1) Responder brevemente a declaracidnes o preguntas hechas por personas; o 2) Dirigir personal a investigar y/o fijar asuntos para tomar en consideracion en juntas proximas. (Codigo de Gobierno §54954.21 City Council Agenda Page 2 CONSENT CALENDAR All items listed are considered to be routine business by the City Council and will be approved with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a City Councilmember so requests, in which case, the item will be removed from the general order of business and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. 2, WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Staff recommends that Council ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.: 1 REJECTION OF CLAIMS Staff recommends that Council reject the following claim(s) and direct staff to send appropriate notice of rejection to claimant(s): Garcia, David Claimant alleges he was attacked by a Baldwin Park Police K-9 while working at the car wash. 4. MEETING MINUTES Staff recommends that Council receive and file the following Meeting Minutes: A. Meeting Minutes of the Housing Authority, Finance Authority, Special and Regular City Council Meetings held on November 15, 2017. 5. DESIGNATE REPRESENTATIVES AND ALTERNATES AS OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY AS MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE INDEPENDENT CITIES RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (ICRMA) Staff recommends that Council: 1. Reappoint Council member Ricardo Pacheco as Representative, appoint Chief Executive Officer Shannon Yauchzee as Alternate, and appoint Human Resource -Risk Manager Laura Thomas as Substitute Alternate as representatives of the City of Baldwin Park on the Governing Board of the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA); and 2. Approve Resolution No. 2017-208, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Appointing Representatives and Alternates as Official Representatives of the City as Members of the Governing Board of the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA)." 6.. APPROVE AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 4TH AMENDMENT TO THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, (SGVCOG) JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT (JPA) Staff recommends that Council approve and adopt Resolution 2017-216, entitled "Resolution of the City Council of the City of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Approving the Fourth Amendment to the San Gabriel Valley Council Of Governments Joint Powers Authority Agreement," approving the 4th Amendment to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments' (SGVCOG) Joint Powers Agreement (JPA). City Council Agenda Page 3 7. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO APPROVE MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AND BALDWIN PARK CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (CEA), THE BALDWIN PARK CLASSIFIED CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (CCEA), AND THE BALDWIN PARK CLASSIFIED MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (CMEA), AND ADOPT RESOUTIONS AMENDING EXECUTIVE AND UNCLASSIFIED MANAGEMENT BENEFITS MATRIX; AND APPROVE A RESOLUTION TO UPDATE THE PAY SCHEDULE REFLECTING SALARY AND BENEFIT ADJUSTMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALPERS ESTABLISHED GUIDELINES Staff recommends that Council approve and adopt: 1. Resolution No. 2017-209 to approve the MOU with the Baldwin Park City Employees Association; and 2. Resolution No. 2017-210, to approve the MOU with the Baldwin Park Classified Confidential Employees Association; and 3. Resolution No. 2017-211, to approve the MOU with the Classified Management Employees Association; and 4. Resolution No. 2017-212, amending the Executive Employees and Unclassified Managers Benefits Matrices; and 5. Resolution No. 2017-213, updating the comprehensive City of Baldwin Park Pay Schedule to reflect salary adjustments retroactive to July 1, 2017, in accordance with approved Memorandum of Understandings, respectively, amended benefit matrices and State mandated wage adjustments; and 6. Resolution No. 2017-214, updating the comprehensive City of Baldwin Park Pay Schedule to reflect salary adjustments retroactive to December 1, 2017, in accordance with approved Memorandum of Understandings, respectively, amended benefit matrices and State mandated wage adjustments; and 7. Resolution No. 2017-215, updating the comprehensive City of Baldwin Park Pay Schedule to reflect salary adjustments effective January 1, 2018, in accordance with approved Memorandum of Understandings, respectively, amended benefit matrices and State mandated wage adjustments; and 8. To authorize the Finance Director to complete a budget amendments and appropriations. PUBLIC HEARING 8. A REQUEST 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 conduct a 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." City Council Agenda Page 4 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. 10. REVIEW OF CURRENT APPLICATIONS AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS FOR THE HOUSING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK Staff recommends that Council review the submitted Commission applications, accept nominations, authorize staff to initiate the appropriate background checks through the Department of Justice (DOJ) and, contingent upon satisfactory clearance by the DOJ, appoint individuals to the respective City Commissions and adopt Resolution No. 2017-166, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPOINTING QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS TO THE HOUSING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK TO OFFICE NUMBERS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6." CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS • Request by Mayor Pro Tem Rubio for discussion and consideration: Mayor Pro Tem Rubio is requesting that Council consider launching an aggressive "shop local" campaign with the following components: 1. Engage the Baldwin Park Business Association to assist with promoting local businesses. 2. Partner with the School District to promote local businesses within local schools and offer sponsorship opportunities - all monies going to support after-school programs. 3. Include social media "Shop Local" video component. • Request by Mayor Pro Tem Rubio to discuss conducting a Special Meeting to consider the following.- 1. ollowing: 1. Create a "Cannabis Safety Master Plan" to address the safety issues related to the new cannabis ordinance. 2. Discuss the public safety mitigation fees and their immediate use to increase the number of police officers; set up a security room with new equipment to monitor designated areas; and train field officers to focus on "high-risk" industrial/commercial areas. 3. Seek subject -matter expert to guide the process. 4. Create a Cannabis Association to maintain good communication with city staff; address concerns on both sides as they arise; and become good community partners. City Council Agenda Page 5 ADJOURNMENT CERTIFICATION I, Alejandra Avila, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park hereby certify that, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, the foregoing AMENDED agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board this 5th day of December, 2017. ,AleJ21 Avila City Clerk PL-E4,SE NOTE: Copies if 6taff rep; r�' Libraryinspection at City Hall, 2 "d Fkmr Lobby Atea; or at the Los Angeles County Publ ic 0'�Wrding agenda items, please". contact Hie office of the City Clerk at (626) 960-4011 ext. .. accessibilityI n compliance with the Amerk;an.,,� Wfl'i Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to pai 0cipate in It iis meeting, please contact the Public Works Department or Risk Mai ogement at (626) 960-4011. 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