CITY COUNCIL BALDWIN
Mayor Alejandra Avila
HUB OF
REGULAR MEETING THE Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Damian
Councilmember Jean M. Ayala
Minutes SAN GABRIEL Councilmember Emmanuel J. Estrada
VALLEY Tosi
Councilmember Manuel Lozano
February 05, 2025, 7:00 PM
These minutes are presented in Agenda order.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:04 p.m. by Mayor Avila.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Pastor Flores and Pastor Jackson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chief Lopez.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Saenz performed roll call:
MEMBERS:
Council Member Jean M. Ayala (present)
Council Member Emmanuel J. Estrada (present)
Council Member Manuel Lozano (present)
Mayor Alejandra Avila (present)
Council Member Estrada motion and seconded by Alejandra Avila to excuse Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Damian for absence. Motion Passed [4-0] AYES: AYALA ESTRADA, LOZANO, AVILA.
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, Councilmembers Ayala, Estrada and Lozano were present. On Item #1 and Item #2 updates were given by legal counsel and there were no reportable action and Item#3 direction was given and there is no reportable action.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Avila and the City Council - Welcome and Introduced the following:
• Charles Poovakan, Information Technology Manager
• Mia L. Guillen, Housing Specialist
• Michael S. Salazar, Community Enhancement Officer
• Gabriel Loera, Equipment Mechanic
• Wendy JS Hernandez, Program Supervisor
Jose Martinez, General Manager of Valley County Water District presented information on emergency preparedness plans and infrastructure.
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Avila opened Public Communications at approximately 7:42 p.m. 1) Irma Morales 2) Jacob Wolak
3) Catalina Valera 4) Laura Carmona
5) Christina Martinez 6) Pastor Jackson
7) Greg Tuttle 8) John Rios
9) Abel
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, public communications was closed.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. 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 Jean M Ayala to adopt motion. Passed [4 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AVILA
2. Meeting Minutes of January 15, 2025
Motion to approve the following meeting minutes of the Special City Council Meeting, Regular City Council Meeting, Finance Authority Meeting and the Housing Authority Meeting held on November 20,2024.
MOTION: It was moved by Alejandra Avila, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt motion. Passed [4 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AVILA
Approval of Use Agreement No. 24-10 with the County of Los Angeles Public Works for the Construction and Maintenance of the San Gabriel River Greening Project and for the Continued Use of County Right-of-Way for Public Recreational Purposes Motion to approve the Use Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for the use of County right-of- way for the construction and maintenance of the San Gabriel River Bikeway and authorize the Mayor 'to execute the agreement.
MOTION: It was moved by Alejandra Avila, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt motion.
Passed [4 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AVILA
Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Motion to
1. Review the attached FY 2024 JAG Grant Award Letter/Agreement and project budget documentation
2. Provide any comments or feedback to the grant manager within the 30-day review period Accept the FY 2024 JAG Grant award in the amount of $14,882.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute the "Certifications and Assurances by the Chief Executive of the Applicant Government" form and any grant-related documents.
4. Authorize the Director of Finance to make the necessary appropriation and budget amendments.
MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Emmanuel Estrada to adopt motion. Passed [4 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AVILA 02-05-2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
Authorization to Advertise the Request for Proposal (RFP) for Professional Pyrotechnic Services for Independence Day Spectacular Event
Motion to authorize the advertisement of the RFP for professional pyrotechnic services for the Independence Day Spectacular event.
MOTION: It was moved by Alejandra Avila, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt motion.
Passed [4 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AVILA
6. Ratify Allocation of Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Funds to Support Operation of Serenity Homes and Esperanza Villa
1. Ratify the allocation of PLHA Funds to support operation of Serenity Homes and Esperanza Villa for interim housing for families and adults experiencing homelessness; and
2. Authorize the Director of Recreation & Community Services to process the necessary documents associated with the PLHA Funds; and
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to make appropriations, including upfront payments from the General Fund, to cover operations, while awaiting final approval of the PLHA subrecipient agreements and necessary budget adjustments.
MOTION: It was moved by Alejandra Avila, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt motion.
Passed [4 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AVILA
Release of Request For Qualifications (RFQ) - City Attorney Legal Services Motion to:
1. Authorize Staff to release the Request for Qualifications for City Attorney Legal Services, herein attached.
2. Direct Staff to evaluate the proposals and present a short list of qualified proposers to the City Council for its consideration.
MOTION: It was moved by Alejandra Avila, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt motion.
Passed [4 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AVILA
PUBLIC HEARING - None
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
8. Approval of Conceptual Design for Ana Montenegro Park Motion to:
1. Approve the conceptual for Ana Montenegro Park; and
2. Authorize Director of Recreation & Community Services to proceed with any supplementary documents required for the project.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M Ayala, seconded by Emmanuel Lozano to adopt motion.
Passed [4 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AVILA
CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE DISSOLVED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
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CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATION Councilmember Estrada sought consensus from the City Council to discuss and direct staff to apply for the National Endowment of the Arts Public Art Grant.
Councilmember Lozano sought consensus from the City Council to direct staff to bring back an update on Habitat for Humanity project.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Avila adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:59 p.m.
APPROVED: MARCH 5, 2025
ATTEST:
Christopher Saenz, City Clerk
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