CITY COUNCIL Mayor Alejandra Avila
REGULAR MEETING HUB OF
Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Damian
Councilmember Jean M. Ayala
Minutes SAN GABRIEL
VALLEY Councilmember Emmanuel J. Estrada
Councilmember Manuel Lozano
October 1, 2025, 7:00 PM
These minutes are presented in Agenda order.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:05 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Damian.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Pastor Flores.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chief Deputy City Clerk Quinones.
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)
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Jean M Ayala to excuse Mayor Alejandra Avila.
Motion Passed [4 -0 ]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Bettenhausen announced that the City Council met in closed session on the items listed on the Special Meeting Agenda. All councilmembers were present except for Mayor Avila. He reported there is no reportable action. Council will reconvene after the Regular Meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Pro Tem Damian and the City Council welcomed the following employees • Samantha X Pina, Administrative Clerk II
• Yadira Guevara Carmona, Assistant Planner
• Alberto Rea, Community Services Supervisor
• Jenny Yu, Management Assistant, Promotion
Mayor Pro Tem Damian and the City Council presented Paul Lawrence a Recognition Plaque for the 100th Anniversary of Lawrence Doors.
Council Member Estrada and the City Council presented a proclamation to NAELO proclaiming September 15 - October 15, 2025 as National Hispanic Heritage Month
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Avila opened Public Communications at approximately 7:24 p.m., the following spoke:
1) Irma Morales 2) John Rios 3) Abel
4) Pastor Flores
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, public communications was closed.
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 Daniel Damian, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt.
Motion PASSED [4 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN Approve Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2025 and Revised Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2024.
Motion to approve the following meeting minutes of the Special City Council Meeting, Regular City Council Meeting, Finance Authority Meeting and Housing Authority Meeting held on September 17, 2025 and revised meeting minutes of February 7, 2024.
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt.
Motion PASSED [4 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN Claim Rejection
Motion to reject the following claim and direct staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimant:
• Jacqueline Talley The claimant alleges property damage.
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt.
Motion PASSED [4 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN
4. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-034 for a One-Time City Hall Closure Motion to:
1. Approve Resolution No. 2025-034 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, approving a one-time City Hall closure from December 22, 2025 through January 2, 2026, and authorizing qualified employees time off during the Holidays"; and
2. Approve the cancellation of the City Council Regular meeting on Wednesday, January 7, 2026; and
3. Direct the Chief Executive Officer to provide adequate notification to the public and take appropriate measures to ensure City Emergency Response Operations remain uninterrupted during the closure.
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt.
Motion PASSED [4 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN
5. Amend Award of Contract for Citywide Janitorial Services Motion to:
1. Approve the verbiage of the citywide janitorial services agreement to reflect the initial term of one (1) year term, with the option for the City to extend the contract for up to four (4) additional one-year terms with California Cleaning Maintenance; and 10-01-2025 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
2. Authorize the Director of Recreation & Community Services to execute any associated documents associated with the agreement; and
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to make the appropriation and necessary budget adjustments.
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt.
Motion PASSED [4 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN
6. Approve the First Amendment to the Transit Services Agreement with Southland Transit, Inc. to Extend the Term for up to One-Year
Motion to approve a First Amendment to the Transit Services Agreement with Southland Transit, Inc. to extend the term for up to one (1) additional year.
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt.
Motion PASSED [4 - 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE DISSOLVED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATION Council Member Estrada sought consensus of the City Council to direct staff to prepare for the citywide holiday season decorations and to send a "Thank You" letter to Supervisor Hilda Solis for the Homelessness Services Grant.
Council Member Ayala would like to recognize the Recreation and Community staff for the work they did during the Boxing Event.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Damian motioned to adjourn the meeting at approximately 7:44 p.m.
APPROVED: October 15, 2025
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ATTEST: lejandra Avila, Mayo
Christopher Saenz, City Clerk
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