CITY COUNCIL
FINANCE AUTHORITY/ OF BALDWIN
HUB OF Mayor Alejandra Avila
HOUSING AUTHORITY THE Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Damian
Councilmember Jean M. Ayala
REGULAR MEETING SAN GABRIEL Councilmember Emmanuel J. Estrada VALLEY
Minutes Councilmember Manuel Lozano
January 15, 2025, 7:00 PM
These minutes are presented in Agenda order.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:03 p.m. by Mayor Avila.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Pastor Flores.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chief Lopez.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Saenz performed roll call:
MEMBERS:
Councilmember Jean M Ayala (present)
Councilmember Emmanuel Estrada (present)
Councilmember Manuel Lozano (present)
Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Damian (present)
Mayor Alejandra Avila (present)
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Tabares announced that the City Council met in closed session on the items listed on the Special Meeting Agenda, all Councilmembers were present. She reported there is no reportable action to , Item 1, Item 2 was continued and City Council gave direction to the City Manager to open an Request for Qualification (RFQ) for Legal Services.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Avila announced 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.
Mayor Pro Tem Damian requested to close in memory of Claudia D. Jackson (Pastor Jackson's wife).
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS - None
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Avila opened Public Communications at approximately 7:13 p.m., the following spoke:
1) Irma Morales 2) Sarah Wu
3) John Rios
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CONSENT CALENDAR
City of Baldwin Park's Warrants and Demands
Motion to ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
MOTION: It was moved by Alejandra Avila, seconded by Manuel Lozano to adopt Motion Passed [5 - O]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA Treasurer's Report City (CC) - November 2024
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for November 2024.
MOTION: It was moved by Alejandra Avila, seconded by Manuel Lozano to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
3. Meeting Minutes of December 4 and December 11, 2024
Motion to approve the following meeting minutes of the Special City Council Meeting and Regular City Council Meeting held on December 4, 2024 and the Special City Council Meeting held on December 11, 2024
MOTION: It was moved by Alejandra Avila, seconded by Manuel Lozano to adopt Motion Passed [5 - O]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA Approval of Summer Concerts in the Park and Downtown Street Market Permanent Location at Morgan Park and Funding the Events
Motion to:
1. Approve Summer Concerts in the Park and Downtown Street Market permanent location at Morgan Park; and
Direct staff to identify and explore funding sources during the FY 2025-26 budget process;
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate funding as listed under Fiscal Impact and make necessary amendments to the budget.
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt with amendments of staff adjustment for overtime and contract services Motion Passed 15 - 01. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
5. Review and Authorization of the Second Amendments to the Baldwin Park De-Escalation Project Subaward Agreements
Motion to
1. Authorize the Chief of Police to enter into the Second Amendments to the Subaward Agreements.
MOTION: It was moved by Alejandra Avila, seconded by Manuel Lozano to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
6. Approve and Adopt Resolution No. 2025-002 Designating Certain Public Properties as Areas Where Use of Wheeled Devices is Prohibited and Directing the Posting of Appropriate Signage Motion to:
1. Approve and Adopt Resolution No. 2025-002 designating certain public properties as areas where wheeled devices are prohibited and authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to post appropriate signage.
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2. Authorize the Director of Finance to make necessary appropriation and budget adjustment/transfer to cover the signage and installation not to exceed the estimated cost of $9,500.
MOTION: It was moved by Alejandra Avila, seconded by Manuel Lozano to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA Recommendation of Approval by the Measure BP Stakeholders Oversight Committee (SOC) Pilot Program-Community Empowerment Grants- Youth Sports Organizations- Award of Grants
Motion to:
1. Approve the recommendation from the SOC to award grants to the following youth sports organization:
Baldwin Park Youth Athletic Association, Baldwin Park American Little League Baldwin Park National Little League, Tuff Kidz WC, Inc, Inter-American Red Devils Football Baldwin Park Eastside Little League, Baldwin Park City Soccer Club
2. Authorize the CEO to execute simplified grant agreements with each of the organizations
3. Direct Staff to conduct a final verification of the organizations 501(c)(3) is in good standing status and that the participants roster be at least 70% Baldwin Park Residents, prior to the release of the funds.
4. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate $30,000 from the Measure BP Fund.
5. Authorize the CEO to make administrative adjustments as necessary to implement the decision by the Council.
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Manuel Lozano to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA PUBLIC HEARING -None
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-001 for City Council Appointments of Official Representatives and Alternates to Various Agencies/Organizations.
Motion to accept selection of delegate representatives and adopt Resolution No. 2025-001.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt the following selected delegate representatives and alternates:
Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
9. Approve and Adopt Resolution No. 2025-003 of the City of Baldwin Park Reaffirming the City's Commitment to Safeguarding the Safety, Rights and Dignity of All City Residents in compliance with the California Values Act
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2025-003, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA
VALUES ACT AND REAFFIRMING THE CITY'S COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING THE SAFETY, RIGHTS AND DIGNITY OF ALL CITY RESIDENTS"
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA 01-15-2025 City Council, Finance and Housing Authority Meeting Minutes
CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE DISSOLVED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SA 1. Successor Agency to The Dissolved Community Development Commission of The City of Baldwin Park Warrants and Demands
Motion to ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M Ayala, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
SA 2. Treasurer's Report SA - November 2024
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for November 2024.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M Ayala, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
SA 3. Approval of the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 25-26) for the Period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 and Administrative Budget Motion to:
1. Approve the estimated ROPS 25-26 for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026; and,
2. Adopt the Successor Agency Administrative Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and,
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-001
4. Direct staff to proceed with submitting the ROPS 25-26 to the LA County First District Consolidated Oversight Board for approval no later than January 10, 2025 for the Board meeting on January 13, 2025; and,
5. Send the approved ROPS 25-26 to the County Executive Office, County Auditor Controller, the State Controller, and DOF by February 1, 2025; and,
6. Instruct staff to post the approved ROPS 25-26 on the City's website after the LA County First District Consolidated Oversight Board approves the ROPS 25-26.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M Ayala, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
FINANCE AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Treasurer's Report FA - November 2024
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for November 2024.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M Ayala, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
Baldwin Park Housing Authority's Warrants and Demands
Motion to ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt Motion Passed [S - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
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Treasurer's Report HA - November 2024
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for November 2024.
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
3. Approval of Amendment to the Housing Authority of the City of Baldwin Park's Administrative Plan and Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP).
Motion to:
1. Approve the updated Administrative Plan; and
2. Approve the updated Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy; and
3. Authorize the Director of Community Development and Housing Manager to implement revisions of the
Administrative Plan as necessary to comply with updates from HUD and make minor revisions to HACBP policies and/or procedures.
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATION Mayor Avila sought consensus from the City Council to reformat the State of the City and direct staff to bring back report with cost of digital infographics with presentation translated in several languages Mayor Pro Tem Damian sought consensus from the City Council to request funding up to $10,000 a year for the Police Department Community Outreach Resource Engagement Team (CORE) to be used for homeless-related emergency assistance and directed staff to research funding available.
Councilmember Estrada sought consensus from the City Council to incorporate the Baldwin Park Unified School District (BUSD) Adult Transition Program to the Youth Workforce Program.
Councilmember Estrada sought consensus from the City Council to direct staff to look into the Homeownership Program from CA Dept of Housing and Community Development - Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). Also, Measure A passed regarding homelessness and if staff can attend workshop to learn about the conversion into the tax system.
Councilmember Lozano sought consensus from the City Council to direct Staff to present a review of the Police Department's Crime Statistics Report and establish a one-year, three-year, and a five-year strategic plan. For Staff to research if the City is recouping vandalism fees, booking fees, DUI fees and alarm fees.
Councilmember Lozano sought consensus from the City Council to research the process of converting private streets to public street, that are in poor condition for re-pavement and look into the funding previously used from special tax assessment.
Mayor Pro Tem Damian sought consensus to direct staff to bring back in closed session, the following:
1) Overall Performance Review of the Executive Team, a financial update and goal expectation for their departments. Also, performance review and goal expectations for the Chief Executive Officer and the Human Resource Manager.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Avila adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:45 p.m.
APPROVED: February 5, 2024
Alejandra/Avila, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christopher Saenz, City Clerk
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