CITY COUNCIL OR BALDWIN
HUB OF Mayor Alejandra Avila
REGULAR MEETING Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Damian
THE
Councilmember Jean M. Ayala
Minutes SAN GABRIEL Emmanuel J. Estrada
Councilmember
VALLEY
Councilmember Manuel Lozano
June 4, 2025, 7:00 PM
These minutes are presented in Agenda order.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:06 p.m. by Mayor Avila.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Flores and Pastor Jackson.
The Honor Guard entered the Council Chambers
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Alejandra Avila and Alexzander Palmer performed "TAPS" in honor of Fallen Officer Samuel Riveros
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 Tem Daniel Damian (present)
Mayor Alejandra Avila (present)
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
The Special City Council Meeting was cancelled; there is nothing to report.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Damian announce that the meeting will be closed In the Memory of Officer Riveros and Mr.
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
The Mayor and City Council presented Certificate of Recognition to the St. John the Baptist Baldwin Park Cheer Team for being the SHARP State Champions.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
The Mayor opened Public Communications at approximately 7:50 p.m., the following spoke:
1) Irma Morales 2) Pastor Flores
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, motion to close public communications.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City of Baldwin Park's Warrants and Demands
Motion to ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt motion. Passed [5-0] AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
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Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2025
Motion to approve the following meetings minutes of the Special City Council Meeting, Regular City Council Meeting, Finance Authority Meeting and the Housing Authority Meeting held on May 21,2025.
MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt motion. Passed [5-0] AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
3. Housing Authority of the City of Baldwin Park Project Based Voucher Program Update Motion to receive and file this report.
MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt motion. Passed [5-0] AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
4. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-010, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Approving the Engineer's Report for the Citywide Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District for FY 2025-2026, Declaring the Intent to Levy and Collect Assessments, and Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing" Motion to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-010 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Approving the Engineer's Report for the Citywide Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District for FY 2025-2026, Declaring the Intent to Levy and Collect Assessments, and Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing."
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to process payment request for Community Economic Solutions, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $3,000 for preparation of the Engineer's Report.
MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt motion. Passed [5-0] AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
5. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-011 "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Approving the Engineer's Report for the Citywide Park Maintenance Assessment District for FY 2025-26, Declaring the Intent to Levy and Collect Assessments, and Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing"
Motion to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-011 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Approving the Engineer's Report for the Citywide Park Maintenance Assessment District for FY 2025-26, Declaring the Intent to Levy and Collect Assessments and Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing."
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to process payment for Community Economic Solutions, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $4,500.00 for preparation of the Engineer's Report MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt motion. Passed [5-0] AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
6. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-012 "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Project List to be Funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB1) - the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017" Motion to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-012, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Project List to be Funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB1) - 06-04-2025 Regular Meeting Agenda
the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017"; and
2. Authorize the Finance Director to appropriate projected FY 2025-26 SB1 funds in the amount of $1,889,993; and
3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to file necessary documentation to satisfy SB1 funding requirements and act as the signature authority.
MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt motion. Passed [5-0] AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
Recommendation of Approval by the Measure BP Stakeholder Oversight Committee (SOC) - Community Service Officer Program and Community Outreach Resource and Engagement Team (CORE) - Funding
Motion to:
1. Approve the recommendation from the SOC for Measure BP Funding, as follows:
Community Service Officer Program (CSO)
• $146,664 - Salaries for two (2) CSO positions ($73,368 annual salary per position) • $156,086 - Benefits for two (2) CSO positions ($78,043 annual benefits per position) $ 2,930 - Uniforms and equipment for two (2) CSO positions ($1,465 per position) • $ 99,646 - Purchase of two (2) Pickup Trucks for CSO's ($49,823.00 per vehicle) • $ 3,400 - Graphics for two (2) trucks ($1,700 per truck) • $ 50,000 - After Market Accessories for 2 Trucks ($25,000 per vehicle) Subtotal CSO Program $458,726
CORE Team
• $ 66,730 - Purchase one (1) Pick-up Truck for CORE Team $ 1,700 - Graphics for one (1) truck
• $ 25,000 - After Market Accessories for 1 Truck
Subtotal CORE Team: $93,430
Contingency at 10%: $ 55,216
Total: $607,372
2. Approve $302,750 per year plus annual escalation for salary and benefits for the two (2) CSO positions in subsequent fiscal years.
3. Approve $99,646 for the purchase of two (2) trucks for the CSO positions
4. Approve $ 66,730 for the purchase of one (1) truck for the CORE TEAM Investment Opportunity Category: Public Safety
Subcategories: Community Policing and Equipment
Requestor: Police Department
Dollar Amount Requested: $607,372 for FY 25/26
5. Recognize that part of, or all of the items listed in recommendation 1, are also included in the FY 25/26 Budget request being considered by the City Council.
6. Authorize the Director of Finance to effectuate the appropriations accordingly.
7. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to make technical adjustments as necessary.
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Emmanuel J Estrada to adopt motion.
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8. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-013 Approving a Grant of Easement to the San Gabriel Valley Water Company for the Relocation of an Existing Water Main within the Barnes Park Improvement Project Limits and Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to Execute the Grant of Easement, and Finding That No Further Environmental Review is Required Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162
Motion:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-013 approving a grant of easement to San Gabriel Valley Water Company for the relocation of an existing water main within the project limits of the Barnes Park Improvement Project.
2. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute and record the grant of easement, substantially in the form attached hereto, together with such additional changes approved by the City Engineer and legal counsel.
3. Find that no further environmental review is required pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15162 because this approval will not have new or more severe significant impacts than previously analyzed in the Barnes Park Improvement Project MND.
MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt motion. Passed [5-0] AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
9. Approval of Employment Agreement with Manuel Carrillo Jr., for the position of Chief Executive Officer
Motion to:
1. Approve the Employment Agreement with Manuel Carrillo Jr., for the position of Chief Executive Officer, subject to any non-substantive administrative changes; and
2. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Employment Agreement with Manuel Carrillo Jr.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M Ayala, seconded by Manuel Lozano to adopt motion. Passed [5-0] AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
10. Approval of Employment Agreement with Okina Dor for the position of Director of Community Development
Motion to:
1. Approve the Employment Agreement with Okina Dor for the position of Director of Community Development, subject to any non-substantive changes made by Chief Executive Officer and the City Attorney, and subject to conditions precedent reflected in the agreement; and
2. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Employment Agreement with Okina Dor.
MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt motion. Passed [5-0] AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
PUBLIC HEARING
11. Compliance with New Legal Obligations regarding Public Hearing on the City of Baldwin Park Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts (Assembly Bill 2561/Government Code Section 3502.3)
Motion to receive and file informational report on the City of Baldwin Park's Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention efforts pursuant to Assembly Bill 2561/Government Code Section 3502.3. The Mayor opened Public Hearing at approximately 8:00 p.m. seeing no one wishing to speak public comments was closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Emmanuel J Estrada to adopt motion.
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STUDY SESSION
1. Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Review
City Council directed staff to make adjustments to the proposed budget and to look into Measure BP guidelines of the 6 million and consideration the adoption of a formal policy to secure the Measure BP revenue that would be under the jurisdictional review by the SOC. Any amount including interest earnings above the line of $6 million annually, would be under the direct review and allocation jurisdiction by the City Council
CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE DISSOLVED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATION Mayor Pro Tem Damian sought consensus from the City Council to direct staff to provide an update regarding the loan payments from ROEM Development Corporation at Metro Village from 2021 to present.
Councilmember Estrada sought consensus from the City Council to direct staff to bring an update on the City's Vehicle Lease program to include the annual cost, storage cost of vehicles and insurance cost.
Chief Executive Officer Zaldivar informed the City Council that in celebration and commemoration of PRIDE Month in June, as has been the City's practice in recent years, the pedestrian crosswalk between City Hall and the Susan Rubio Zocalo Plaza has been painted in rainbow colors; it will stay in those colors through the month of June.
Chief Executive Officer Zaldivar, Finance Director Tam, and Human Resources Manager Rueda, sought direction from City Council to renew the City's annual pool insurance with PRISM (Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management) for FY 25/26 at a level of the Self Insured Retention (SIR- Deductible) that is most cost effective for the City with the $500,000 deductible.
Chief Executive Officer Zaldivar and Chief Deputy City Clerk Quiñones reminded the City Council that the City Council Regular Meeting of June 18 will commence at 6pm (not at 7pm), and there will be no special meeting on that day. Further as a reminder, the Council meeting of July 2 is cancelled due to the 4th of July festivities.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:42 p.m. by Mayor Avila.
APPROVED: June 18, 2025
Pet fah
ATTEST:
Christopher Saenz, City Clerk
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