Baldwin Park
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December 06, 2023 Item 1 1. City of Baldwin Park's Warrants and Demands Staff recommends that the City Council ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register. December 06, 2023 Item # 1 LA County Baldwin Park City Council 656bcc6e73a781fe1e3f47f4
December 06, 2023 Item 10 10. Funding Assistance For the Baldwin Park Eastside Little League Youth Organization- To Reopen Following Temporary Closure Due to Covid-19 Impacts It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Find that it is in the City’s best interest to provide financial support to the Baldwin Park Eastside Little League to resume operations and provide valuable youth sports services to our community. 2. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate $13,000 from anticipated potential savings from the America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds, Account No. 275-50-755-58100-55026, allocated to the Toilet Replacement Program, and to make necessary funding adjustments. 3. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer and the Director of Finance to issue a check to Eastside Little League for the amount of $13,000. 4. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to make any technical adjustments to carry out the direction of the City Council. December 06, 2023 Item # 10 LA County Baldwin Park City Council 656bcc6e73a781fe1e3f47f8
December 06, 2023 Item 11 11. Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-039 to Approve Commercial Cannabis Agreement No. 23-03 and Cannabis Permit Application No. 23-02 to Amend the Ownership Parties of the Existing Cannabis Cultivation and Manufacturing Facility within the I, Industrial Zone (Location: 13460 Brooks Drive, APN 8535-024-018); Applicant: Green Health Industries, LLC; Case Number: CCA 23-03 for CAN 23-02). It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-039 approving Commercial Cannabis Agreement No. 23-03 and Cannabis Permit Application No. 23- 02 to Amend the Ownership Parties of the Existing Cannabis Cultivation and Manufacturing Facility within the I, Industrial Zone (Location: 13460 Brooks Drive, APN 8535-024-018); Applicant: Green Health Industries, LLC; Case Number: CCA 23-03 for CAN 23-02). CEQA REVIEW: In accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City has determined that the proposed CCA No. 23-03 and CAN 23-02 will not have a significant impact of the environment and is categorically exempt pursuant to the California Code of Regulations, Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1, 'existing facilities.' Furthermore, the proposed facility is within an existing industrial building, which is in conformity with the City Planning and Land Use requirements, as set forth in the BPMC. December 06, 2023 Item # 11 LA County Baldwin Park City Council 656bcc6e73a781fe1e3f47f9
December 06, 2023 Item 12 12. Approve and Adopt Resolution No. 2023-044 casting its votes for the Water Quality Authority (WQA) Board Member Representing Cities without Pumping Rights It is recommended that the City Council approve and adopt Resolution No. 2023-044 entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, CASTING IT VOTE(S) FOR COUNCILMEMBER VALERIE MUNOZ TO REPRESENT CITIES WITHOUT PRESCRIPTIVE PUMPING RIGHTS ON THE BOARD OF THE SAN GABRIEL BASIN WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY". December 06, 2023 Item # 12 LA County Baldwin Park City Council 656bcc6e73a781fe1e3f47fe
December 06, 2023 Item 13 13. Susan Rubio Zocalo Park Retail Tenant Search Update. Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file this report. December 06, 2023 Item # 13 LA County Baldwin Park City Council 656bcc6e73a781fe1e3f47fd
December 06, 2023 Item 14 14. Consideration for Approval Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG), Heart of Compassion Distribution, and the City of La Canada Flintridge Participating in the Food Recovery Hub Program It is Staff's recommendation that the City Council: 1. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute the MOA between the City of Baldwin Park, SGVCOG, City of La Canada Flintridge, and the Heart of Compassion Distribution to establish a purchase equipment transfer of ownership and associated responsibilities for all parties; and, 2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to process the necessary documents. December 06, 2023 Item # 14 LA County Baldwin Park City Council 656bcc6e73a781fe1e3f47f6
December 06, 2023 Item 15 15. Approval of Amendment Number 2 to the Grant Agreement with Oath to Country Foundation (OTCF) to repair the last senior Veteran home as part of the Home Rehabilitation Pilot Program with the City of Baldwin Park. It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute an amended Grant Agreement with Oath to Country (OTCF) subject to any non-substantive changes made by the CEO and City Attorney. December 06, 2023 Item # 15 LA County Baldwin Park City Council 656bcc6e73a781fe1e3f47f5
December 06, 2023 Item 16 16. Consider Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Maintenance Services Agreement (MSA) With Yunex LLC for Traffic Signal and Street Light Maintenance Services Staff recommends that Council: 1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Maintenance Services Contract with Yunex for Traffic Signal and Street Light Maintenance Services, extending the term contract for an additional two (2) years and adjusting rates by 5% for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and 2.5% for Fiscal Year 2024-25 due to CPI increase; and, 2. Approve an increase to the annual not-to-exceed contract amount from $100,000 to $105,000 due to the CPI increase; and 3. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 2; and, 4. Authorize the Finance Director to make necessary budget adjustments per the increase of rates to allow payments approved FY 2023-24. PUBLIC HEARING December 06, 2023 Item # 16 LA County Baldwin Park City Council 656bcc6e73a781fe1e3f47f1
December 06, 2023 Item 17 17. Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt of Resolution No. 2023-040 "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Ordering Vacationing of an Alley Between Bogart Avenue and Downing Avenue Pursuant to Streets and Highways Code 8300-8325." It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Hold a Public Hearing and consider all public testimony regarding this matter; and, 2. Waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2023-040 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING VACATIONING OF AN ALLEY BETWEEN BOGART AVENUE AND DOWNING AVENUE PURSUANT TO STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE 8300-8325.” December 06, 2023 Item # 17 LA County Baldwin Park City Council 656bcc6e73a781fe1e3f47f2
December 06, 2023 Item 18 18. A request for consideration and recommendation of approval of a Zoning Code Amendment to reduce the minimum number of hotel rooms, a Conditional Use Permit for the operation of a Hotel (Extended Stay America), Variance to reduce the number of required parking spaces, and a Design Review for architectural, parking lot, and landscaping improvements. (Location: 14624 Dalewood Street; Applicant: Lisette Sanchez-Mendoza - MIG for Sonjay Patel and Jayesh Patel of SNS Hotels and Zyra Hospitality, LLC; Case Numbers: AZC 22- 03, CP 22-11, ZV-22-07, PR 22-46). It is recommended that the City Council 1. Open and conduct a Public Hearing; and 2. Adopt City Council Resolution 2023-041 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK CERTIFYING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970”; AND 3. Waive further reading, read by title only and introduce Ordinance 1508 entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 153.120.310 (B) OF CHAPTER 153 TITLE XV OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF HOTEL AND MOTEL GUEST ROOMS”; AND 4. Adopt City Council Resolution 2023-042 entitled, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ADOPTING THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CP 22-11) FOR THE OPERATION OF A HOTEL, A VARIANCE (ZV 22-07) TO DEVIATE FROM THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF REQUIRED PARKING SPACES, AND DESIGN REVIEW (PR 22-46) TO FACILITATE THE RENOVATION AND REOPENING OF AN EXISTING VACANT HOTEL AS AN EXTENDED STAY AMERICA". CEQA REVIEW: The initial study prepared for the Project disclosed that the Project will have a significant impact on the environment. Mitigation measures have been incorporated into the project's design and as conditions of approval to reduce impacts on the environment to a less than significant level. A Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact (MND) has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended. The Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration was sent on October 4, 2023, to the California Office of Planning and Research and the County Clerk, County of Los Angeles. Also, the MND was circulated for public review and comment for 20 days, starting on October 5, 2023, and ending on October 24, 2023. The MND is provided herein as Attachment #6. On October 5, 2023, legal notice was published in the Baldwin Park Press, posted at City Hall and the City of Baldwin Park website. Public Hearing Notices/Notice of Intent were also mailed to the property owners and occupants within a 300-foot radius of the subject property. No comments were received by the City during the public review period. REPORTS OF OFFICERS December 06, 2023 Item # 18 LA County Baldwin Park City Council 656bcc6e73a781fe1e3f4807
December 06, 2023 Item 19 19. Authorize the Addition of Three (3) Patrol Vehicles to the City's Vehicle Lease Program It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the addition of three (3) new police vehicles to the City’s Lease Program; and, 2. Authorize the Finance Director to appropriate FY 2023/24 budgeted funds for CIP No. 24-029-15727/59003 in the amount of $96,000 from Acct. #402-50-591-58140-15727 and #402-50-591-58110- 59003; and, 3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to add three (3) vehicles to the lease program and process the necessary documents. December 06, 2023 Item # 19 LA County Baldwin Park City Council 656bcc6e73a781fe1e3f4806
December 06, 2023 Item 2 2. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) For Fiscal Year 2021-22 It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the City of Baldwin Park's ACFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. December 06, 2023 Item # 2 LA County Baldwin Park City Council 656bcc6e73a781fe1e3f47f0
December 06, 2023 Item 20 20. Reorganization of the City Council - Selection of Mayor Pro Tempore for the 2024 Calendar Year It is recommended that the City Council complete the reorganization of the City Council and follow procedures 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; and 2. After receiving nominations, the City Clerk closes the nominations; and 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. December 06, 2023 Item # 20 LA County Baldwin Park City Council 656bcc6e73a781fe1e3f4803
December 06, 2023 Item 21 21. Review of Commission Applications and Consideration of Appointments to Fill the Scheduled Vacancies for the Recreation and Community Services Commission. It is recommended that the City Council review all commission applications for the Recreation and Community Services Commission and make respective appointments. December 06, 2023 Item # 21 LA County Baldwin Park City Council 656bcc6e73a781fe1e3f4804
December 06, 2023 Item 22 22. Approval of an Exception to the 180-Day California Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Wait Period for a Retired Annuitant Under Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224 and Authorization to Execute an Employment Agreement with Mark Hsu to fill a Critical Need in the Information Systems Division of the Administration Department Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2023-038 approving an exemption to the 180-day CalPERS waiting period for a retired annuitant, in accordance with Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224. 2. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer and Human Resources/Risk Manager to reinstate Mark Hsu as a retired annuitant prior to the 180-day wait period and provide authorization to execute an Employment Agreement with Mark Hsu at a rate of $62.4299 per hour through December 31, 2024, and may end sooner, to fill a critical need in the Information Systems Division. December 06, 2023 Item # 22 LA County Baldwin Park City Council 656bcc6e73a781fe1e3f4800
December 06, 2023 Item 4 4. Implement and Update Written Policies and Procedures for Accounting and Financial Reporting Staff recommends that the City Council review and approve the following accounting and financial reporting policies and procedures as follows: 1. Federal Awards Management Policy 2. Monthly and Annual Closing Policy and Procedures 3. GASB 87 – Lease Policy and Procedures 4. GASB 96 – Subscription-Based Information Technology Policies and Procedures December 06, 2023 Item # 4 LA County Baldwin Park City Council 656bcc6e73a781fe1e3f47f7
December 06, 2023 Item 5 5. Approve Appropriation of Additional Funds Within the Public Works Fleet Division Operations Budget for Replacement of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Tanks for Three Maintenance Work Utility Trucks. It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve appropriation of additional funds in the amount not-to- exceed $20,000 for Professional Services within Public Works Fleet Maintenance Division of FY23-24; and, 2. Authorize the Director of Finance to make the necessary appropriation, budget adjustments. December 06, 2023 Item # 5 LA County Baldwin Park City Council 656bcc6e73a781fe1e3f47fb
December 06, 2023 Item 6 6. Accept Grant Award from Foothill Transit for the Bus Stop Enhancement Program (BSEP) Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Approve to accept Foothill Transit’s Bus Stop Enhancement Program’s (BSEP) Grant in the amount of $40,000; and 2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement with Foothill Transit; and 3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to finalize all associated documents with the grant; and 4. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate grant funds and make necessary changes to the budget. December 06, 2023 Item # 6 LA County Baldwin Park City Council 656bcc6e73a781fe1e3f47ff
December 06, 2023 Item 7 7. Request Appropriation of Funds for Utilities at Ezperanza Villa and Serenity Homes It is recommended that the City Council to: 1. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate $50,600 from the ARPA funds allocated to the Senior Trips and Events Reimbursement Program to fund utilities for Esperanza Villa and Serenity Homes and make necessary budget adjustments; and 2. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate $22,500 from the ARPA funds allocated to the Senior Trips and Events Reimbursement Program to fund utilities for Serenity Homes and make necessary budget adjustments if PLHA funds are not approved. December 06, 2023 Item # 7 LA County Baldwin Park City Council 656bcc6e73a781fe1e3f47fc
December 06, 2023 Item 8 8. Approve and Adopt Resolution No. 2023-043 of the City of Baldwin Park adopting an inventory report of excess, exempt, and non-exempt surplus land pursuant to government code section 50569. It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Accept the Inventory Report of excess, exempt and non-exempt surplus lands, pursuant to Government Code 54221, 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-043 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE December 06, 2023 Item # 8 LA County Baldwin Park City Council 656bcc6e73a781fe1e3f4802
December 06, 2023 Item 9 9. Consideration of the Nomination to Name Maine Avenue Mini Park It is recommended that the City Council consider the nomination to name Maine Avenue Mini Park or provide alternative direction. December 06, 2023 Item # 9 LA County Baldwin Park City Council 656bcc6e73a781fe1e3f4805
December 06, 2023 Proclamations, Commendations & Presentations 1 PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS Presentation - Certificate of Recognition for the Administration Department Employees 20+ years of service PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT CALENDAR December 06, 2023 Proclamations, Commendations & Presentations # 1 LA County Baldwin Park City Council 656bcc6e73a781fe1e3f4801
December 06, 2023 Request by Council 1 CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATION Councilmember Damian seeks consensus from Council to: • Request that two (2) members of the City Council volunteer to form an ad hoc committee to review the City's Cannabis Licensing Program. CEO Enrique C. Zaldivar • Verbal update on the status of the Operations Contract at Esperanza Villa. ly 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025; and, 2. Adopt the Successor Agency Administrative Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25; and, 3. Adopt Resolution No. SA 2023-003 4. Direct staff to proceed with submitting the final ROPS 24-25 to the LA County First District Consolidated Oversight Board for approval no later than December 18, 2023 for the Board meeting on January 8, 2024; and, 5. Send the approved ROPS 24-25 to the County Executive Office, County Auditor Controller, the State Controller, and DOF by February 1, 2024; and, 6. Instruct staff to post the approved ROPS 24-25 on the City’s website after the LA County First District Consolidated Oversight Board approves the ROPS 24-25. December 06, 2023 Request by Council # 1 LA County Baldwin Park City Council 656bcc6e73a781fe1e3f47fa