CITY COUNCIL
FINANCE AUTHORITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
Agenda
September 17, 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
We welcome your interest and involvement in the City’s legislative process. This agenda includes information about topics coming before the City Council and the action recommended by city staff. You can read about each topic in the staff reports, which are available on the city’s website and in the Office of the City Clerk.
Please note that, in the event of a technical issue causing a disruption in the call-in option or internet-based option, the meeting will continue unless otherwise required by law, such as when a Board Member is attending the meeting virtually pursuant to certain provisions of the Brown Act. Electronic devices are to be turned off while meetings are in session.
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Public Comments
The public is encouraged to address the City Council or any of its Agencies listed on this agenda on any matter posted on the agenda or on any other matter within its jurisdiction. In accordance with Chapter 39 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code, Speakers must address the City Council as a whole and refrain from making impertinent, slanderous, or profane remarks or disrupt the peace of the meeting. Speaker cards are available at the podium and by request with the City Clerk.
Public Communication
There is a three-minute speaking time limit. This is the time set aside to address the City Council. Please notify the City Clerk if you require the services of an interpreter. No Action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The legislative body or its staff may: 1) Briefly respond to statements made or questions asked by persons; or 2) Direct staff to investigate and/or schedule matters for consideration at a future meeting. [Government Code §54954.2]If you wish to comment on agenda items and are unable to physically appear in person, please email your name, place of residence, item number or to [email protected]. Written comments will be distributed and will be made part of the written record but will NOT be read verbally at the meeting.
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 — Daniel Padilla, Director of Public Works, presents an update regarding Transit Services Request for Proposals.
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
It is recommended that the City Council ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
2. Treasurer's Report CC - July 2025
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for July 2025.
3. Meeting Minutes of September 3, 2025
It is recommended that the City Council approve the following meetings minutes of the Special City Council Meeting and Regular City Council Meeting held on September 3, 2025.
4. Recommendation for Approval of Funding from the Measure BP Stakeholders Oversight Committee (SOC) and Accept a Contribution from Los Angeles County Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis to Support Implementation of Services for Families Impacted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the recommendation from SOC for City Council approval of Funding from Measure BP Fund in the amount of $216,000 and accept a contribution of $50,000 from Los Angeles County Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis to support the implementation of the services for families impacted by recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement; and
2. Authorize the Interim Director of Recreation & Community Services to coordinate all elements associated with the Program; and
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate $216,000 from Measure BP Fund, accept $50,000 from Los Angeles County Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, and make any necessary adjustments to the budget
5. Approve appropriation of Federal Grant Funds for City Project No. CIP 20-31 & CIP 20-35 Traffic Signal and Rail Crossing Safety Improvements at Pacific Avenue and Bogart Avenue.
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate $533,038.75 to account 270-50-520-58100-15716 and make the necessary budget and purchase order adjustments.
6. Approval to Consider Fourth Amendment to the Service Agreement for Professional Services by and between the City of Baldwin Park and Kingdom Causes, Inc. dba City Net It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Fourth Amendment to the service agreement for consultant services by and between the City of Baldwin Park and Kingdom Causes, Inc. dba City Net in the total amount of $1,200,647.67, to operate Serenity Homes for a period of one (1) year, continuing to provide fifty (50) beds of interim housing for families experiencing homelessness for the period of September 22, 2025 to September 21, 2026 (“Fourth Amendment”)*; and
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Fourth Amendment in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
3. Authorize the Director of Recreation & Community Services to execute any documents and take other actions necessary to implement the Fourth Amendment; and
4. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate funds and make the necessary budget adjustments.
*If PLHA Funds ($176,426.25) and/or Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis funds ($305,918.41) are not approved, authorize the Director of Recreation & Community Services to modify the agreement to operate Serenity Homes for a period of six (6) months, at a reduced dollar amount, continuing to provide fifty (50) beds of interim housing for families experiencing homelessness.
7. Award of Contract for Citywide Janitorial Services
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award a contract to California Cleaning Maintenance for janitorial services; and
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement; and
3. Authorize the Director of Recreation & Community Services to execute any associated documents associated with the agreement; and
4. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate funding across multiple funds as indicated on the table under Fiscal Impact in the amount of $99,734 and make necessary budget adjustments.
PUBLIC HEARING
8. Public Hearing Regarding Fiscal Year 2024-25 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER)
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing to hear comments and approve the Final 2024-25 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER) for federal CDBG and HOME funds; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to transmit this report to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by the deadline of September 26, 2025.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
9. Approval of Conceptual Design for Teri G. Muse Family Service Center It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the conceptual design for Teri G. Muse Family Service Center; and
2. Provide direction on the preferred building design for the proposed project by selecting either the single-story or two-story option; and
3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to proceed with the next phase of the project following conceptual design, including schematic design and design development; and
4. Authorize the Director of Recreation & Community Services to proceed with any supplementary documents required for the project; and
5. Authorize the Director of Finance to make the appropriation and necessary budget adjustments.
CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE DISSOLVED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
10. Successor Agency to The Dissolved Community Development Commission of The City of Baldwin Park Warrants and Demands
It is recommended that the Board ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
11. Treasurer's Report SA - July 2025
Staff recommends that the Board receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for July 2025.
FINANCE AUTHORITY
12. Treasurer's Report FA - July 2025
It is recommended that the Board receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for July 2025.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
13. Baldwin Park Housing Authority's Warrants and Demands It is recommended that the Board ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
14. Treasurer's Report HA - July 2025
It is recommended that the Board receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for July 2025.
CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATION
ADJOURNMENT
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 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this 11th day of September 2025.
Christopher Saenz
City Clerk
For further information regarding agenda items, please contact the office of the City Clerk at (626) 960-4011 ext. 466 or via e-mail at [email protected]. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Public Works Department or Risk Management at (626) 960-4011. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable staff to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28 CFR 34.102.104 ADA TITLE II)