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BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
June 19, 2019, 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 7:12 p.m.
INVOCATION
The invocation was provided by Pastor Jackson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lozano.
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Council Member Alejandra Avila
Council Member Paul C. Hernandez
Council Member Ricardo Pacheco
Mayor Pro Tem Monica Garcia
Mayor Manuel Lozano
MOTION: it was moved by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Council Member Pacheco to
excuse City Treasurer Contreras for the meeting.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Lozano requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of a student and on former
Mayor of Baldwin Park Jack White. Additionally, Council Member Hernandez requested
the meeting be closed in memory of Los Angeles Sheriff Deputy Joseph Solano.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Lozano announced, as required by Government Code section 54952.3, members
of the City Council are also members of the Board of Directors of the Housing Authority
and Finance Authority, which are concurrently convening with the City Council this
evening and each Council Member is paid an additional stipend of $30 for attending the
Housing Authority meeting and $50 for attending the Finance Authority meeting.
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
• Introduction of Code Enforcement Supervisor Jose Martinez by Mayor Lozano
Mayor Lozano introduced Jose Martinez as the new Code Enforcement Supervisor and
congratulated him on his new position.
• Proclamation for Public Works Week read by Mayor Pro Tern Garcia
The City Council congratulated Public Works and commended them for a great job.
• State of the District and Local Water Supply Update Presentation by Patty
Cortez, Director of Government and Community Affairs from USGVMWD —
Presentation was given by Tom Luv where he expressed the need to continue water
conservation efforts and provided an overview of water supply reliability. Mr. Love stated
that although this year was a good rain year and would amount to a reserve in water, the
community needed to be mindful of their water usage. Mayor Lozano requested the
information be placed in the City's newsletter. Additionally, Council Member Pacheco
asked whether they would consider desalination districts in the future. Mr. Love stated
they were exploring the possibility, although, this route would be costlier.
• United Way's Everyone In Campaign Housing Strategies
Presentation by Beatriz Sandoval and Gabriela Garcia
Ms. Sandoval thanked the City Council for the opportunity to present and stated they were
a non-profit organization for the homeless who had joined forces with Senator Susan
Rubio and Assemblywoman Blanca Rubio. Ms. Sandoval commented on efforts to gain
Council's support and work alongside to combat the homelessness crisis and assist
families in need. Council Member Pacheco thanked them for a great presentation and for
their supporters and stated he was committed to working with their organization and staff.
Council Member Avila also thanked the presenters and added it was heartbreaking to see
homeless families and stated that as a community they need to unite and work together
to find a solution. Mayor Lozano thanked Ms. Sandoval and commented on efforts from
measure H funding, requested information be posted in the City's newsletter and ensure
affordable housing remained affordable. Mayor Pro Tem Garcia thanked Beatriz
Sandoval for her presentation and for being advocates of the community.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Lozano opened Public Communications at 8:07 p.m. and noted that each speaker
was permitted a total of three (3) minutes to speak.
Mark Flores invited everyone to an event this upcoming Saturday and thanked the City
Council and members for their support.
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Mr. Luna commented on the accusations in the news and stated employees and
representatives should be required to live in the city. Mr. Luna commented on the taxation
of residents.
Kevin Rooney spoke on behalf of his neighbor who has an issue with uprooted trees and
expressed concerns pertaining to the size of the street on Maine and Haliwood. Mr.
Rooney stated he wanted to ensure fire engines could navigate with ease in case of an
emergency. Additionally, Mr. Rooney commented on the 7 million dollar settlement.
Jose Martinez General Manager of the Valley County Water District, stated the drought
was not over and emphasized the need to conserve water.
Natalia Chavez opposed the proposed Planned Parenthood clinic and stated it was a
lucrative business rather than a health facility.
Sofia Lara, longtime resident also spoke in opposition of the proposed Planned
Parenthood clinic.
Christina Larios announced that LA County Library had been named 2019 library of the
year. Additionally, Ms. Larios announced she had accepted a promotion with the Los
Angeles County Library and thanked the City Council for their support.
Tonia Rios commented on anti-immigrant actions conveyed by President Trump and
inquired how the City was preparing in response to these attacks.
Mr. Rios commented on the high cost of attorney fees; allegations concerning Council
Member Pacheco's affiliation with members of the Water Board; ongoing lawsuits;
concerns regarding the supervision of the Police Department; complaints against Public
Works and late response with bulky item pick-up.
Maria Delgado expressed concerns related to accidents near her home due to the lack of
signage.
Mario Maciel Planning Commissioner stated he hoped to be reelected for planning
commission and spoke on the increased rentals for the Metro link apartments. Mr. Maciel
expressed concern for community members who had been sharing this information with
him. Furthermore, Mario Maciel asked Sam to drive through the corner of Los Angeles
and Center with an open ditch.
Mayor Lozano closed public communications at 8:37 p.m.
Mayor Lozano stated the City's insurance would cover $300,000 of the Lily Hadsell
lawsuit and the 1 million dollars from the City's budget. Mayor Lozano informed the public
that the lawsuit was currently being appealed. Mayor Pro Tern Garcia stated she opposed
the firing of Lily Hadsell and did not support the termination. Council Member Pacheco
commented on towing issues with the community while under the supervision of former
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Police Chief Hadsell and concerns regarding the judge's denial to allow certain people to
testify or provide additional evidence. Council Member Avila stated she was grateful to
move forward and hoped the appeal went well. Council Member Hernandez commented
on the impact 1 million dollars would have made in the community for police, seniors,
and/or the homeless efforts and hoped the decisions made in the past were considered
while making future ones. Mayor Lozano requested Public Works look into the matter
brought forth by Mr. Rooney and meet with the Fire Department to ensure the streets
were fitted for a fire engine. Mayor Lozano congratulated Christina Larios on her
promotion and commented that the city did not have the right to deny a Planned
Parenthood clinic from operating in the city, but would continue to provide updates to the
community. Additionally, Mayor Lozano spoke in opposition of President Trump's anti-
immigration policies and in favor of immigrant workers.
Avila thanked everyone who expressed their concerns.
Council Member Pacheco requested a full report back on affordable housing and on the
Roem balconies flooding.
Mayor Pro Tern Garcia also requested a report back regarding the Metro link apartments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All items listed under the consent calendar are considered to be routine business by the
Council Members and were approved with one motion.
City Council Members pulled Item No.'s 9 and 15 from the Consent Calendar for separate
consideration.
Chief Executive Office provided clarification on Item No. 6, recommendation 2, to approve
a new job description rather than a new position.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia to
approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item No.'s 9 and 15. Motion carried
by unanimous consent.
1. Warrants and Demands
The City Council ratified the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
2. Meeting Minutes
The City Council received and filed the following Meeting Minutes:
A. Meeting Minutes of the Special City Council Meetings held on May 15, 2019.
B. Meeting Minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings held on May 15, 2019.
3. Treasurer's Report—April 2019
The City Council received and filed the Treasurer's Report for April 2019.
4. Rejection of Claims
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The City Council rejected the following claim(s) and directed staff to send appropriate
notice of rejection to claimant(s):
MuniTemps The claimant is alleging breach of contract.
Alliance of School for Theclaimant c a mant is alleging vehicle damage.
Cooperative Insurance
5. Consolidation of the City's 457 (B) Plan Record-Keeping Platforms from Two
Different Providers to a Single Record-Keeping Platform with MassMutual
The City Council approved Resolution 2019-025 for the consolidation of the current
two 457 (b) deferred compensation plan record keepers to a single record-keeping
platform with MassMutual with a tentative effective date of September 16, 2019;
and authorized the Chief Executive Officer, as the City's Plan Administrator, to
execute the necessary agreements in a form acceptable and approved as to form
by the City Attorney.
6. Ratify and Adopt a Resolution to Approve Updates to the City of Baldwin Park
Comprehensive Pay Schedule In Accordance with Cal PERS Established
Guidelines; and Update the City of Baldwin Park Job Classification Plan to
include a New Position of Payroll Specialist, and Revise the Class
Specification of Personnel Technician
The City Council approved, ratified and adopted Resolution No. 2019-028
approving the updated Comprehensive Pay Schedule which reflects the 2% COLA;
and other salary adjustments, effective July 1, 2019; and Resolution No. 2019-029
approving the City of Baldwin Park's Job Classification Plan to include one new
position of Payroll Specialist and a revised class specification for Personnel
Technician.
7. Approve Industrial Disability Retirement (IDR) Claim for James R. Kolbach
and Gary D. Breceda
The City Council approved, ratified and adopted Resolution No. 2019-030
approving an Industrial Disability Retirement for James R. Kolbach and Gary D.
Breceda; and authorized the Chief Executive Officer, to certify such disability and
execute all necessary documents to the Public Employee's Retirement System.
8. Approval of Consultant Services Agreement Between the City of Baldwin
Park, the Baldwin Park Housing Authority and MDG Associates, Inc.
The City Council approved the Consultant Services Agreement between the City
of Baldwin Park and MDG Associates, Inc. for the development of a FY 2020-2024
Five Year Consolidated Plan and FY 2020-2021 Annual Plan, and FY 2020-2024
Analysis of Impediment to Fair Housing Study (Al).
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9. Approval of Funds Transfer and Appropriation of Additional Funds for the
Baldwin Park Transit Services Dial-A-Ride and Trolley Programs (Pulled from
the Consent Calendar)
Council Member Pacheco requested further clarification on the source of funding
as it had been previously stated that the funds were inadvertently placed in another
account.
Director of Public Works Sam Gutierrez clarified the funding was pulled from the
appropriate account, which was the transportation account and were just
delineating the service type for tracking and reporting purposes. Additionally,
Council Member Pacheco inquired whether certificates would be offered for Uber
or Lyft. Mr. Gutierrez stated they would look into the matter.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Garcia to
authorize the Finance Director to transfer and appropriate the available fund from
Acct. #244-50-580-51100-15525 in the amount of$165,000 to Acct. #244-50-580-
51100-15520 and in the amount of$46,000 to Acct. #244-50-580-51100-15508 to
cover Dial-A-Ride and Trolley services for the remaining fiscal year 2018-19.
Motion carried by unanimous consent.
10. Renewal of Agreement with All City Management Services for Providing
School Crossing Guard Services for Fiscal Year 2019-2020
The City Council approved the contract with ACMS for crossing guard services and
authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement to continue contract services with
ALMS.
11. Approval of Use Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for Construction
and Maintenance of the San Gabriel River Class 1 Commuter Bikeway in
Exchange for the Use of County Right-of-Way
The City Council approved the Use Agreement with the County of Los Angeles in
exchange for the use of County right-of-way for the construction and maintenance
of the San Gabriel Commuter Bikeway and authorized the Mayor to execute the
agreement.
12. Approval of Final Tract Map No. 73992 to Subdivide One (1)Lot into Eight(8)
Residential Lots
The City Council accepted the Final Tract Map 73992 and authorized the City
Clerk, City Treasurer and staff to sign the Final Tract Map.
13. Adopt Resolution No. 2019-032 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Baldwin Park, California, Approving the Application for Grant
Funds for the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection,
and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) for the Big Dalton
Wash Trails Park Project"
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The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2019-032 entitled "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, approving the application for
grant funds for the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection,
and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) for the Big Dalton Wash
Trails Park Project"; and authorized the Director of Recreation and Community
Services to execute any further documents.
14. Approval of a 3-Party Agreement between Terry A.AHayes Associates Inc.
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(TAHA) and the City of Baldwin Park for CEQA Related Services for a
Proposed Two (2) Story, 10,345 S.F. Industrial Commercial Building at 13127
Garvey Avenue
The City Council approved the 3-party Agreement with Terry A. Associates Inc. in
the amount of$72,091.13 for environmental consulting services and authorize the
Mayor to execute the Agreement.
15. Re-approval of amendment to the Area D Mutual Aid Joint Powers Authority
Agreement (Pulled for Separate Consideration)
Council Member Hernandez commented on the collaborative efforts this Joint
Powers would bring forth for emergency preparedness operations with other
surrounding cities in the San Gabriel Valley.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Council Member Pacheco
to reapproved the existing amendment and authorized the Chief Executive Officer
and Mayor to re-execute the agreement. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
16. Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-031 In support of Balanced Energy Solution
and Local Choice
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2019-031 — "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Supporting Balanced Energy
Solutions and Local Choice".
17. Authorize Purchase of Police Patrol Vehicle
The City Council approved to waive the formal bidding process pursuant to
§34.37 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code on one vehicle, as existing cooperative
purchasing contracts already exist with other governmental agencies; and waived
the formal bidding process for the purchase and installation of the emergency
equipment pursuant to §34.23 (C); and authorized the Police Department to
purchase the new vehicle and equipment through existing contracts; joining in the
cooperative purchasing contracts, or through procedures outlined above; and
directed the Finance Department staff to remove the totaled vehicle from the fixed
assets record and record the insurance claim and the new vehicle purchase; and
authorized the Chief of Police, or his designee, to complete all appropriate
documentation to complete the purchases.
CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE DISSOLVED
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
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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.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Garcia to
approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
SA-1 Successor Agency to the Dissolved Community Development
Commission of the City of Baldwin Park Treasurer's Report—April 2019
The City Council received and filed the Treasurer's Report for April 2019.
PUBLIC HEARING
18. Adoption of the Budget for Fiscal Year 2019-20 for the City, Finance
Authority, Municipal Financing Authority, Housing Authority, and Successor
Agency
Council Member Hernandez thanked the Police Department, staff, Shannon and
Rose for the increase police presence while balancing the budget.
Council Member Pacheco commended Director of Finance Rose Tam for an
outstanding job.
Mayor Lozano opened the Public Hearing at 8:57 pm.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Lozano closed the Public Hearing at 8:58
pm.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Garcia to
approve the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget for the City of Baldwin Park by Resolution
No. 2019-033, for the Finance Authority by Resolution No. FA 2019-001, for the
Municipal Financing Authority by Resolution No. MFA 2019-001, for the Housing
Authority by Resolution No. HA 2019-002, and for the Successor Agency by
Resolution No. SA 2019-001. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
19. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park Confirming the
Advisory Committee's Report and Levying the Assessment in the Baldwin
Park Citywide Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2019-20
Mayor Lozano opened the Public Hearing at 9:01 pm.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Lozano closed the Public Hearing at 9:01
pm.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Council Member Avila to
approve the FY 2019-20 BIT budget allocation; and approved Resolution No.2019-
024, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
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BALDWIN PARK, CONFIRMING THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE'S REPORT AND
LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT IN THE BALDWIN PARK CITYWIDE BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020". Motion carried by
unanimous consent.
20. Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-026, Ordering the
Assessments for the Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance
Assessment District for FY2019-2020
Mayor Lozano opened the Public Hearing at 9:02 pm.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Lozano closed the Public Hearing at 9:02
pm.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Council Member Pacheco
to adopt Resolution No. 2019-026, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Baldwin Park, California, Ordering the Annual Levy and Collection of
Assessment Associated with Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance
Assessment District for FY2019-2020, and Authorizing the Los Angeles County
Assessor to Add this Special Assessment to the Property Tax Bills". Motion carried
by unanimous consent.
21. Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-027, Ordering the
Assessments for the Citywide Park Maintenance District for FY2019-2020
Mayor Lozano opened the Public Hearing at 9:03 pm.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Lozano closed the Public Hearing at 9:03
pm.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Council Member Pacheco
to adopt Resolution No. 2019-027 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Baldwin Park, California, Ordering the Annual Levy and Collection of
Assessment Associated with the Citywide Park Maintenance Assessment District
for FY2019-2020, and Authorizing the Los Angeles County Assessor to Add this
Special Assessment to the Property Tax Bills". Motion carried by unanimous
consent.
22. Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and
HOME Investment Partnership Fund (HOME) Annual Action Plan
Mayor Lozano opened the Public Hearing at 9:04 pm.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Lozano closed the Public Hearing at 9:04
pm.
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MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Council Member Pacheco
approve the CDBG and HOME FY 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan, including all FY
2019-2020 CDBG and HOME programs and project funding.
Motion carried by unanimous consent.
23. A Request to the City Council from the Planning Commission to Approve
Development Agreement 19-01 to Grant a Cannabis Permit for a New
Manufacturing and/or Cultivation Facility within the IC, Industrial
Commercial Zone Pursuant to Ordinance 1408. (Location: 1529 Virginia
Avenue; Applicant: ESource LLC.; Case Number: DA 19-01)
The City Council held a Public Hearing and Introduced for first reading, by title
only, Ordinance 1440, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
BALDWIN PARK TO ENTER INTO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH
ESOURCE LLC FOR THE CULTIVIATION AND/OR .MANUFACTURING OF
CANNABIS AT THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5129 VIRGINIA AVENUE
(APN 8558-032-031) WITHIN THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK".
Mayor Lozano opened the Public Hearing at 9:05 pm.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Lozano closed the Public Hearing at 9:05
pm.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Council Member Avila to
Introduced for first reading, by title only, Ordinance 1440, entitled, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK TO ENTER INTO
A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH ESOURCE LLC FOR THE
CULTIVIATION AND/OR MANUFACTURING OF CANNABIS AT THE REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5129 VIRGINIA AVENUE (APN 8558-032-031)
WITHIN THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK". Motion carried by unanimous consent.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
24. Review of Commission Applicants and Consideration of
Appointments/Reappointments to Fill the Scheduled Vacancies for the Housing,
Planning and Recreation Commissions
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Garcia to
bring this item back for Council's consideration at the next meeting. Motion carried by
unanimous consent.
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CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS &
COMMUNICATIONS
Request by Council Member Ricardo Pacheco for City Council Discussion and
Direction to Staff by way of a Motion on the Following:
• Council Member Ricardo Pacheco would like discussion and provide direction to
staff to draft a letter to Caltrans and the State representatives for the Mayor and
Council's signatures, expressing displeasure in the continued delays in the
construction of the Interstate 10 near Puente. Furthermore, Caltrans has not been
responsive in responding to staff requests to discuss and resolve issues pertaining
to sound walls harming businesses and remainder properties that Caltrans should
rightfully dispose of. The delays are harming businesses in our already
disadvantaged community.
Council Member Pacheco requested staff draft a letter their state representatives to
address concerns with Caltrans and cleanup efforts. Additionally, Council Member
Pacheco requested Public Works conduct an assessment of all county properties and
report back on how well they were maintained.
Council Member Avila requested staff also make note of the bridge that connects the City
to El Monte along Ramona Boulevard to address dangerous lanes.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to discuss, and all other matters having been addressed,
a motion was made by Mayor Lozano, seconded by Council Member Pacheco, to adjourn
the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
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