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Home My WebLink About2019 09 04 CC MIN SM MINUTES BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION AND SPECIAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 2019, 5:30 P.M. 3rd Floor Conference Room 307 - 14403 E. Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, 91706 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:38 pm by Mayor Lozano. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Council Member Alejandra Avila Council Member Paul C. Hernandez arrived at 5:38 pm Council Member Ricardo Pacheco arrived at 5:39 pm Mayor Pro Tern Monica Garcia Mayor Manuel Lozano PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Lozano opened Public Communications at 5:39 pm. Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Lozano closed Public Communications at 5:39 pm. OPEN SESSION • Economic Development Presentation Presented by Director of Community Development Benjamin Martinez Ben Martinez provided a power point presentation on upcoming projects starting with the Red Car building where Mr. Martinez explained there was not enough parking to accommodate a restaurant and would need to look into purchasing adjacent properties to expand, should they wish to open something larger than a café. Council Member Avila inquired whether the property was originally receiving and an affirmative answer from staff and adding that the building was retrofitted during the sell. Council Member Pacheco stated he was under the impression that the developer would buy the parking lot. Staff assured Council they would become involved in the purchase of the property only if it required them to do so. Mr. Martinez then introduced the vacant lot adjacent from the Regency Inn prefacing that the property had been an issue for many years and had recently made progress by having serious talks with developers to purchase the vacant land and build restaurants in order to attract tourism. The next project update to the City Council was the Regency Inn Hotel which was currently being proposed to be converted into a Holiday Inn where developers would be tasked with rehabbing the current hotel or completely rebuilding a new one. Special Meeting of 09/4/19 Page 1 of 4 Mr. Martinez then touched on the progress of the restaurant Raising Canes situated in front of Target and talked about the Starbucks being constructed in the old bank building. Mr. Martinez stated this shopping center would attract several other vendors. Council Member Hernandez asked whether they had an estimated completion date; in which staff stated, significant construction would commence next year. Further discussion was held amongst the City Council and staff in regards to the aesthetics of the Starbucks. An additional Starbucks was also referenced by Mr. Martinez in a different location formerly operated as a restaurant and would be completely remodeled. In addition, staff stated they were able to attract a developer to place a Jack in the Box in the vacant lot formally known as Shakeys Pizza after many years of negotiations with various developers. Mr. Martinez also commented on the interest from Culichitown to open a restaurant next to Bank of America. Next, Mr. Martinez provided an update on the Phase II Roem Development Housing Project and the possible relocation of certain retail stores. Mayor Pro Tern Garcia suggested the city include a help desk at this location or include some sort of civic center for constituents. Mayor Lozano suggested a nice structure be placed on Phase II of the Roem Development near King Taco. Mr. Martinez provided insight on the retirement housing foundation senior project, which would house 50 to 60 units and would attempt to provide Baldwin Park residents with preference to obtain these units; and spoke on the Olsen Market Rate Housing Project behind Villa Mar. Mr. Martinez also talked about Torch Street which was undergoing a lot of changes and with staff's assistance the buildings located on that street could be converted into additional housing. Discussion was held amongst City Council and staff regarding the potential housing uses. Additional discussion was held regarding the aesthetics of the shopping center near the proposed car wash on Baldwin Park Boulevard and Francisquito. The Director also update the City Council on the new business by the name of Distinct Indulgence; town home developments near the Teen Center; retail space acquired by a developer near a residential area; the possibility of opening a Pollo Campero; and a recap on economic impact and development. The City Council unanimously extended their support to Mr. Martinez and requested he continue to provide updates on future developments. The City Council recessed into closed session at 6:30 p.m. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION 1. Conference With Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: Case Name: Salcedo v. City of Baldwin Park Case No. BC676398 Special Meeting of 09/4/19 Page 2 of 4 Case Name: City of Baldwin Park v. City of Irwindale Case No. BS163400 Case Name: Velasco v. City of El Monte Case No.19-STCV-13639 2. Real Property Negotiations Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8: A. Property: 4150 Puente Avenue (CAN 17-06) Negotiating Parties: City of Baldwin Park and Shaun Bershatski, RUKLI, Inc. B. Property: 13111 Spring Street & 428 Cloverleaf Drive (CAN 17- 07) Negotiating Parties: City of Baldwin Park and Ming Hong Huang, 428 Cloverleaf, LLC. C. Property: 13467 Dalewood Street (CAN 17-09) Negotiating Parties: City of Baldwin Park and Darrin Oganesian and Ryan Oganesian, RD Baldwin Park, LLC. D. Property: 5148 Bleecker Street (CAN 17-12) Negotiating Parties: City of Baldwin Park and Sergio Torres, Enrique Vega and Moses Acosta, Medical Grade Farms BP E. Property: 15023 Ramona Boulevard(CAN 17-13) Negotiating Parties: City of Baldwin.Park and Shaun Szameit, Joshua Pierce and Kevin Huebner, Kultiv8 Group, LLC. F. Property: 4621 Littlejohn Street (CAN 17-15) Negotiating Parties: City of Baldwin Park and Teresa Tsai, GSC Capital Group G. Property: 5175 Commerce Drive (CAN 17-18) Negotiating Parties: City of Baldwin Park and Linda Thong, Pacific Cultivation, LLC. H. Property: 4802 Littlejohn Street (CAN 17-28) Negotiating Parties: City of Baldwin Park and Marco Perez and Ren Yoneyama, VRD, Inc. I. Property: 13460 Brooks Drive (CAN 17-31) Negotiating Parties: City of Baldwin Park and Sigrid Lopez and Artem Karapetyan, Green Health Industries, LLC. J. Property: 1529 Virginia Avenue (CAN 18-01) Negotiating Parties: City of Baldwin Park and Erik Intermill, Esource LLC Special Meeting of 09/4/19 Page 3 of 4 3. 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) REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION Mayor Lozano announced no reportable action was taken by the City Council. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, motion was made by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Council Member Hernandez, to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p. 0011111 M-nuel Lozano, Mayor ATTEST: Abk 1 OP / 1111 Jean i "ya ally Clerk APPROVED: Sep/em4er /F, golf Special Meeting of 09/4/19 Page 4 of 4