CITY COUNCIL
FINANCE AUTHORITY Mayor Alejandra Avila
HOUSING AUTHORITY Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Damian
SAN GABRIEL
VALLEY Councilmember Jean M. Ayala
REGULAR MEETING Councilmember
Emmanuel J. Estrada
Minutes Councilmember Manuel Lozano
July 16, 2025, 7:00 PM
These minutes are presented in Agenda order.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:08 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
Chief Deputy City Clerk Quiñones 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
City Attorney Bettenhausen announced that the City Council met in closed session, all members were present and there are no reportable actions.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Avila announced that the City Council are also members of the Board of Directors of the Finance Authority, Housing Authority and Municipal 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
Mayor Avila and the City Council presented Elizabeth Pereida with a Certificate of Recognition of Retirement.
Mayor Avila administered the Oath of Office to Chief Executive Officer Carrillo.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
The Mayor Avila opened Public Communications at approximately 7:40 p.m., the following spoke:
1) Irma Morales 2) Laura Franklin 3) Valerie Munoz
4) Pedro Casas 5) Cindy Rubio 6) Syeda Romana Abdullah
7) John Rios 8) Teresa Tapia
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, motion to close public communications. 07-16-2025 City Council Regular_FA_HA Minutes
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 Manuel Lozano, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt motion. Passed [5-0] AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
Treasurer's Report CC - May 2025
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for May 2025.
MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt motion. Passed [5-0] AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
3. Meeting Minutes of June 18, 2025
Motion to approve the following meeting minutes of the Special City Council Meeting and the Regular City Council Meeting held June 18, 2025.
MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt motion. Passed [5-0] AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
Consideration to Allocate Funds for the Implementation of Services for Families Impacted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Motion to:
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.
Item #4 was pulled for further discussion
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt motion.
Passed [5-0] AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
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".
Motion to 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"
MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt motion. Passed [5-0] AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
07-16-2025 City Council Regular_FA_HA Minutes
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)".
Motion to:
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.
MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt motion. Passed [5-0] AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
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
Motion to:
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.
Item #7 was pulled for further discussion.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M Ayals, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt motion. Passed [5-0] AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
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
Motion to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-024, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND HILDA L. SOLIS PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT;
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-025, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR THE LAND AND
WATER CONSERVATION FUND MORGAN PARK PLAZA IMPROVEMENTS PARK PROJECT;
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.
MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt motion. Passed [5-0] AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
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- 07-16-2025 City Council Regular_FA_HA Minutes
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).
Item #9 was pulled.
10. Meeting Minutes of June 10, 2025
Motion to approve the meeting minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held June 10, 2025.
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. 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."
Motion to 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 adjustments.
Mayor Avila opened the Public Hearing at approximately 8:25 p.m., seeing no one wishing to speak Public Hearing was closed
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt motion. Passed [5-0] AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
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 District for FY2025-2026, and Authorizing the Los Angeles County Assessor to Add this Special Assessment to the Property Tax Bills."
Motion to 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 FY 2024-2025, and Authorizing the Los Angeles County Assessor to Add this Special Assessment to the Property lax Bills" and authorize the Director of Finance to make necessary appropriation budget adjustments.
Mayor Avila opened the Public Hearing at approximately 8:27 p.m., seeing no one wishing to speak Public Hearing was closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt motion.
Passed [5-0] AYES: AVALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA 07-16-2025 City Council Regular_FA_HA Minutes
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
13. Approval of an Amended Affordable Homeownership Expansion Program and Project Activities Implemented by the San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity.
1. Approve the proposed reallocation of the funding source for the SV 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.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt motion. Passed [5-0] AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
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
Motion to:
1. 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.
MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt motion. Passed [5-0] AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE DISSOLVED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
15. Treasurer's Report SA - May 2025
Motion receive and file the Treasurer's Report for May 2025.
MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt motion. Passed [5-0] AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
FINANCE AUTHORITY
16. Treasurer's Report FA - May 2025
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for May 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
07-16-2025 City Council Regular_FA_HA Minutes
HOUSING AUTHORITY
Baldwin Park Housing Authority'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
18. Treasurer's Report HA - May 2025
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for May 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
CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATION Councilmember Lozano sought consensus from the City Council to direct staff to provide a master plan for a Street Improvement Program.
Councilmember Estrada sought consensus from the City Council to direct staff to look into the ROSD Park Grant, COG 2.0 Grant (Economic Development) and send letters of support on SB805 and the LAUSC Hospital Revitalization efforts.
Councilmember Ayala congratulated Baldwin Park American League Girls Senior Softball for being Southern California State Champions and sought consensus from the City Council to support the fundraising effort to attend the tournament in Montana.
Mayor Avila sought 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
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:49 p.m. by Mayor Avila.
APPROVED:/August 6, 2025
ATTEST:
Christopher Saenz, City Clerk
07-16-2025 City Council Regular_FA_HA Minutes