CITY COUNCIL OR BALDWIN Alejandra Avila
HUB OF Mayor
REGULAR MEETING 'THE Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Damian
Councilmember Jean M. Ayala
Minutes SAN GABRIEL Councilmember Emmanuel J. Estrada
VALLEY
Councilmember Manuel Lozano
March 05, 2025, 7:00 PM
These minutes are presented in Agenda order.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:02 p.m. by Mayor Avila.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Jackson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Treasurer Valenzuela.
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 Pro Te 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 list on the Special Meeting Agenda, Councilmembers Ayala, Estrada, Damian and Avila were present. On item #la and #ld direction was given and there are no reportable action and Items #1b and #1c status was given and there is no reportable action.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Presentation - Administer Oath of Office to Housing and Planning Commission.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
The Mayor opened Public Communication at approximately 7:13 p.m. The following spoke:
1) Irma Morales 2) Tom Kiesche 3) Natalie Longwell
4) David Muse 5) John Rios 6) Abel
5) Diana Mirada-Dzib
Seeing no one else wishing to speak public communication was closed. 03-05-2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
CONSENT CALENDAR
l. 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 Emmanuel Estrada to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA Meeting Minutes of February 5, 2025 and February 19, 2025 Motion to approve the following meeting minutes of February 5, 2025: Special City Council Meeting and Regular City Council Meeting and meeting minutes of February 19, 2025: Special City Council Meeting, Regular City Council Meeting, Finance Authority Meeting and the Housing Authority Meeting.
MOTION: It was moved by Alejandra Avila, seconded by Emmanuel Estrada to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
3. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1516, entitled, "An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Baldwin Park Authorizing The City Of Baldwin Park To Enter Into A Development Agreement With Allvision LLC For The Approval For The Construction Of A Two-Sided Digital Billboard Located In The Railroad Right-Of-Way Adjacent To 3100 Baldwin Park Blvd, With The Specific Location Shown On The Plans On File With The City Planner".
Motion to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 1516, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BALDWIN
PARK TO ENTER INTO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH ALLVISION LLC FOR THE
APPROVAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO-SIDED DIGITAL BILLBOARD LOCATED IN THE RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO 3100 BALDWIN PARK
BLVD, WITH THE SPECIFIC LOCATION SHOWN ON THE PLANS ON FILE WITH THE CITY PLANNER".
MOTION: It was moved by Alejandra Avila, seconded by Emmanuel Estrada to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
4. Approval of Amendment Number 3 to the Consultant Services Agreement with Terra Realty Advisors Inc. to provide various real estate services related to outdoor advertising.
Motion Authorize the Mayor to 1. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Amendment subject to any non-substantive changes made by the CEO and City Attorney; and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate funding and make the necessary budget adjustments.
MOTION: It was moved by Alejandra Avila, seconded by Emmanuel Estrada to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA Claim for Damages Rejections
Motion to reject the following claims and direct staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimants:
• Gonzalo Cetina The claimant alleges errors and omissions.
MOTION: It was moved by Alejandra Avila, seconded by Emmanuel Estrada to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA 03-05-2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
6. Approval of an updated Affordable Homeownership Expansion Program and Project funding Implemented by the San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity Motion to:
1. Approve the updated Affordable Homeownership Expansion Program and associated funding sources; and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate funding for this updated Program and Project Activities and make the necessary budget adjustment; and set up new account numbers accordingly; and
3. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer, City Attorney, and Special Counsel to continue carrying out all subsequent and needed actions to proceed with the Program, including approving real estate purchase transactions, and executing agreements including forms of Agreements for Habitat for Humanity to use PLHA Funds for ADU creation.
MOTION: It was moved by Alejandra Avila, seconded by Emmanuel Estrada to adopt Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA PUBLIC HEARING - None
REPORTS OF OFFICERS - None
CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE DISSOLVED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - None
CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATION Mayor Avila sought consensus from the City Council to direct staff to look for grants to purchase larger trees for Barnes Park.
Mayor Pro Tem Damian sought consensus from the City Council to direct staff to bring to showcase a pet to adopt on the City's marquee.
Councilmember Estrada sought consensus from the City Council to direct staff to look into funding or request funding through Measure BP to provide Food Assistance to Seniors and Children, due to cost rising per household.
Councilmember Lozano sought consensus from the City Council to direct staff to bring back photos of the Torch Street Project and close on behalf Jose H. Gonzalez (Norma Olmos father).
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Avila adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:05 p.m.
APPROVED: MARCH 19, 2025
Mate Dal
ATTEST:
Christopher Saenz, City Clerk
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