CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
Agenda
December 11, 2024, 6:00 PM
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Emmanuel J. Estrada
Jean M. Ayala
Alejandra Avila
Daniel Damian
Monica Garcia
Welcome to your City Council Meeting
We welcome your interest and involvement in the City’s legislative process. This agenda includes information about topics coming before the City Council and the action recommended by city staff. You can read about each topic in the staff reports, which are available on the city’s website and in the Office of the City Clerk.
Please note that, in the event of a technical issue causing a disruption in the call-in option or internet-based option, the meeting will continue unless otherwise required by law, such as when a Board Member is attending the meeting virtually pursuant to certain provisions of the Brown Act. Electronic devices are to be turned off while meetings are in session.
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Ave., Baldwin Park, CA 91706
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Individuals with disabilities may request an agenda packet in appropriate alternative formats as required by the Americans with Disability Act of 1990. Reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids will be provided to effectively allow participation in the meeting. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (626) 960-4011.
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. In accordance with Chapter 39 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code, Speakers must address the Council as a whole and refrain from making impertinent, slanderous, or profane remarks or disrupt the peace of the meeting.
Speaker cards are available at the podium and by request with the City Clerk.
Public Communication
There is a three-minute speaking time limit. 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] If you wish to comment on agenda items and are unable to physically appear in person, please email your name, place of residence, item number or topic and a phone number where you will be available between the hours of 7:00 PM during City Council Meetings to [email protected]
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve and Adopt Resolution No. 2024 -051 Certifying the Results of the General Municipal Election Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024
It is recommended that Council approve and adopt Resolution No. 2024 -051 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, Reciting the Fact of the General Municipal Election held November 5, 2024, and Declaring the Results thereof, and such other Matters as Provided by Law”.
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
A. Plaque presented to Outgoing Mayor Emmanuel J. Estrada
B. Gavel Plaque presented to Outgoing Mayor Pro Tem Jean M. Ayala
C. Plaque presented to Outgoing Council Member Monica Garcia
D. Administration of Oaths of Office and Presentation of Certificates of Election to Re-Elected and Newly Elected Officials as follows:
• Councilmember Daniel Damian
• Councilmember Emmanuel J. Estrada
• Councilmember Manuel Lozano
E. Comments by Re-Elected and Newly Elected Officials as follows:
• Councilmember Daniel Damian
• Councilmember Emmanuel J. Estrada
• Councilmember Manuel Lozano
F. Certificate Presentations by the State Officials to the Re-Elected/Newly-Elected Members of the Baldwin Park City Council
RECESS FOR THE SEATING OF THE NEW CITY COUNCIL ON THE DIAS
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
2. Reorganization of the City Council – Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore It is recommended that the City Council reorganize following the established procedures set forth in the City Policy as follows:
1. At the City Council reorganization meeting in 2024, the city council will appoint a council member to serve as mayor and a council member to serve as mayor pro tem in accordance with the following:
a. The elected council member with the longest continuous length of service on the city council will be appointed to serve as mayor.
b. The elected council member with the second longest continuous length of service on the city council will be appointed to serve as mayor pro tem.
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
I, Christopher Saenz, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park hereby certify that, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this 5th day of December 2024.
Christopher Saenz
City Clerk
For further information regarding agenda items, please contact the office of the City Clerk at (626) 960-4011 ext. 466 or via e-mail at [email protected]. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please 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 II)