CITY COUNCIL
FINANCEAUTHORITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
Agenda
July 16, 2025, 7:00 PM
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Alejandra Avila
Daniel Damian
Jean M. Ayala
Emmanuel J. Estrada
Manuel Lozano
Welcome to your City Council Meeting
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Public Comments
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Public Communication
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Notice Regarding California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determinations Pursuant to CEQA, a "project" is defined as a "whole action" subject to a public agency's discretionary funding or approval that has the potential to either (1) cause a direct physical change in the environment or (2) cause a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. "Projects" include discretionary activity by a public agency, a private activity that receives any public funding, or activities that involve the public agency's issuance of a discretionary approval and is not statutorily or categorically exempt from CEQA. (Pub. Res. Code § 21065.) To the extent that matters listed in this Agenda are considered "projects" under CEQA, their appropriate CEQA determination will be listed below each recommendation. If no CEQA determination is listed, it has been determined that the action does not constitute a "project" under CEQA.
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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.
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Presentation –Recognition of Retirement for Elizabeth Pereida, Dispatcher Supervisor Presentation - Administration of Oath of Office to Chief Executive Officer Manuel Carrillo, Jr.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
All items listed are considered to be routine business by the City Council and will be approved with one motion.
There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a City Councilmember so requests, in which case, the item will be removed from the general order of business and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
1. City of Baldwin Park's Warrants and Demands
Staff recommends that the City Council ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
2. Treasurer's Report CC - May 2025
Staff recommends that the Board receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for May 2025.
3. Meeting Minutes of June 18, 2025
It is recommended that the City Council approve the following meeting minutes of the Special City Council Meeting and the Regular City Council Meeting held June 18, 2025.
4. Consideration to Allocate Funds for the Implementation of Services for Families Impacted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate $216,000 from the General Fund to immediately implement services for families impacted by recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions, and to make the necessary budget adjustments; and
2. Direct staff to prepare and submit a formal funding request to the Measure BP Stakeholders Oversight Committee (SOC) for review and consideration; and
3. Authorize the Interim Director of Recreation & Community Services to coordinate all elements associated with the Program.
5. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1518 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE IX, CHAPTER 150 94 BY ADDING SECTION 150.14494.03 TITLED ‘FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES’ AND FINDING THE ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA”.
It is recommended that the City Council waive further reading and adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AMENDING THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE IX, CHAPTER 150 94 BY ADDING SECTION 150.14494.03 TITLED ‘FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES’ AND FINDING THE ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA”
6. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-027 “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park Accepting Grant Funds and Entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the State of California’s Department of Justice for the Tobacco Grant Program (DOJ-PROP56- 2023-24-1-003)”.
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-027 “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park Accepting Grant Funds and Entering into a grant funding agreement with the State of California’s Department of Justice for the Tobacco Grant Program”;
2. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement for the Tobacco Grant Program for a three-year term covering Fiscal Years 2024/25 through 2027/28 between the California Department of Justice and the City of Baldwin Park; and
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate funds in the amount of $225,228 from Fund 270 – Grant Funds and make necessary budget adjustments.
7. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-023 Approving The Application For Cannabis Tax Fund Review And Authorize Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 California Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) Grant Agreement
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-023 "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park Approving the Application for Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program Grant Funds".
2. Review FY 2025-2026 CTFGP Grant Agreement and Project Description; and
3. Provide any comments or feedback on the proposed grant agreement; and
4. Authorize the Chief of Police to execute the Grant Agreement on behalf of the City; and
5. Authorize the Director of Finance to make the appropriation and necessary budget adjustments.
8. Consideration of Adoption of Resolution Nos. 2025-024, 2025-025 and 2025-026 to Apply for Grant Funds from Land and Water Conservation Fund
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-024, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND HILDA L. SOLIS PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-025, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR THE LAND
AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND MORGAN PARK PLAZA IMPROVEMENTS PARK PROJECT; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-026, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR THE LAND
AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND ROADSIDE PARK IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT; and
4. Authorize the Interim Director of Recreation and Community Services to execute all documents related to the grant.
9. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-020 to Approve Commercial Cannabis Agreement No. 25-01 and Cannabis Permit Application No. 23-03 for a New Cannabis Manufacturing and Self- Distribution Business at an Existing Cannabis Manufacturing Facility within the I-C, Industrial- Commercial Zone (Location: 15023 Ramona Blvd., APN 8437-021-006); Applicant: California Harvest Fund, LLC; Case Number: CCA 25-01 for CAN 23-03).
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-020 to Approve Commercial Cannabis Agreement No. 25-01 and Cannabis Permit Application No. 23-03 for a New Cannabis Manufacturing and Self-Distribution Business at an Existing Cannabis Manufacturing Facility within the I-C, Industrial-Commercial Zone (Location: 15023 Ramona Blvd., APN 8437-021-006); Applicant: California Harvest Fund, LLC; Case Number: CCA 25-01 for CAN 23-03) and authorize the Director of Finance to make necessary budget adjustments.
10. Meeting Minutes of June 10, 2025
It is recommended that the City Council approve the following meeting minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held June 10, 2025.
PUBLIC HEARING
11. Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-021 “A Resolution of The City Council of The City of Baldwin Park, California, Ordering the Annual Levy and Collection of Assessment Associated with the Citywide Park Maintenance Assessment District for FY2025-2026, and Authorizing the Los Angeles County Assessor to Add this Special Assessment to the Property Tax Bills."
It is recommended that the City Council hold a Public Hearing and after considering testimony, adopt Resolution No. 2025-021 entitled “A Resolution of The City Council of The City of Baldwin Park, California, Ordering the Annual Levy and Collection of Assessment Associated with the Citywide Park Maintenance Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, and Authorizing the Los Angeles County Assessor to Add this Special Assessment to the Property Tax Bills.” and authorize the Director of Finance to make the necessary appropriation and budget adjustmetns.
12. Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-022 “A Resolution of The City Council of The City of Baldwin Park, California, Ordering the Annual Levy and Collection of Assessment Associated with the Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District for FY2025-2026, and Authorizing the Los Angeles County Assessor to Add this Special Assessment to the Property Tax Bills."
It is recommended that the City Council hold a Public Hearing and after considering testimony, adopt Resolution No. 2025-022 entitled “A Resolution of The City Council of The City of Baldwin Park, California, Ordering the Annual Levy and Collection of Assessment Associated with the Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District for FY2024-2025, and Authorizing the Los Angeles County Assessor to Add this Special Assessment to the Property Tax Bills” and authorize the Director of Finance to make necessary appropriation budget adjustments.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
13. Approval of an Amended Affordable Homeownership Expansion Program and Project Activities Implemented by the San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity.
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the proposed reallocation of the funding source for the SGV Habitat’s projects on 12779 Torch and 4428 Stewart from ARPA to General Fund; and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to re-appropriate funding for these projects and make the necessary budget and accounting adjustments; and
3. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer and City Attorney to continue carrying out all subsequent and needed actions to proceed with the SGV Habitat project, including approving real estate purchase transactions, amending any and all documents and agreements required to complete the project, and executing any and all amended agreements and documents; and
4. Approve the Addendum to the Inter-Agency Agreement between the City of Baldwin Park and Police Department for the ARPA Obligation.
14. Approval of an Exception to the 180-Day California Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) Wait Period for a Retired Annuitant Under Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224 and Authorization to Execute an Employment Agreement with Elizabeth G. Pereida to fill a Critical Need in the Communication Operations Bureau of the Police Department It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2025-028 approving an exception to the 180-day CalPERS waiting period for a retired annuitant, in accordance with Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224.
2. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer and Human Resources/Risk Manager to reinstate Elizabeth G. Pereida as a retired annuitant prior to the 180-day wait period and provide authorization to execute an Employment Agreement with Elizabeth G. Pereida at a rate of $34.4271 per hour effective July 28, 2025 through June 30, 2026, and may end sooner, to fill a critical need position in the Communication Operations Bureau of the Police Department.
CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE DISSOLVED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
15. Treasurer's Report SA - May 2025
Staff recommends that the Board receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for May 2025.
FINANCE AUTHORITY
16. Treasurer's Report FA - May 2025
Staff recommends that the Board receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for May 2025.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
17. Baldwin Park Housing Authority's Warrants and Demands Staff recommends that the Board ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
18. Treasurer's Report HA - May 2025
Staff recommends that the Board receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for May 2025.
CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATION Mayor Avila seeks consensus from the City Council to direct staff to pursue funding opportunities to create a memorial piece for Officer Samuel "Sammy" Riveros. This memorial should reflect Officer Riveros' service, sacrifice, and lasting impact on our community,
ADJOURNMENT
hours prior to the meeting. Dated this 10th day of July 2025.
Christopher Saenz
City Clerk
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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