CITY COUNCIL
FINANCE AUTHORITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
Agenda
October 15, 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.
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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 -Staff Introductions and Oath of Office of Police Officers and Record Specialist Officers
Daniel Vasquez, Carlos Camarena, Raymond Garcia
Manuel Saenz, Brian Munnerlyn, Anthony Pimentel
Landon Eaves, Michael Soto, Rudwin Cabrera-Hernandez
Josue Luna, Kendrick Larios, Barry Miller
Matthew Buffardi, Marcus Fino
Police Dispatcher Supervisor
Frances Nuno
Records Specialist II
Cintya Lopez
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 - August 2025
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for August 2025.
3. Approve Meeting Minutes of October 1, 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 on October 1, 2025.
4. Consideration of Removing Translation Services from the City Council Special Meetings.
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize staff to remove interpreting services from the Special Meeting and begin interpreting services for the City Council Regular Meetings.
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to make the appropriation and necessary budget adjustments.
5. Waive Formal Bidding and Authorize the Cooperative Purchasing of Video Security System from Access Tech Security
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Waive Formal Bidding and Authorize Cooperative Purchasing to purchase video security system pursuant to Baldwin Park Municipal Code Section 34.23; and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to make adjustments to the appropriation and budget related to this acquisition; and
3. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all required documentation for the purchase and installation of video security system.
6. Approve the Renewal of Microsoft 365 Licenses from Carahsoft It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all required documentation for the renewal of Microsoft 365 Licensing.
7. Approval of the Third Amendment to the Baldwin Park De-Escalation Project Subaward Agreements with Sandy Jo MacArthur and Joan L. Brody.
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the Third Amendment to Subaward Agreements with Sandy Jo MacArthur and Joan L. Brody; and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to make the appropriation and necessary budget adjustments.
8. Approval of Agreement with Peregrine Technologies, Inc., using Opioid Settlement Funds It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the recommended use of opioid settlement funds for this purchase;
2. Authorize the Chief of Police or designee to execute a sole source agreement with Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for a two-year term from December 15, 2025, through December 14, 2027;
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate funds from the City's Opioid Settlement Funds, account number 270-30-340-53379-17520, in the amount of $126,200 ($63,100 annually for two years); and
4. Direct staff to implement the accountability measures outlined in this report to ensure compliance with opioid settlement requirements.
9. Approval of a Professional Service Agreement for Communications and Social Media Services with Tripepi Smith & Associates, Inc.
It is recommended that the City Council;
1. Approve Professional Service Agreement for Communications and Social Media Services with Tripepi Smith & Associates, Inc.; and
2. Authorize the Mayor to Execute the Agreement; and
3. Authorize the Director of Recreation & Community Services to execute any associated documents needed for the Agreement; and
4. Authorize the Director of Finance to make the appropriation and necessary budget adjustments.
10. Claim Rejection
It is recommended that the City Council reject the following claim and direct staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimant:
• Anibel Diaz Betanco The claimant alleges property damage.
This government claim, and all government claims, should be considered as potential lawsuits in the future. Thus, it is requested that all City Staff, the Mayor and all Council Members refrain from making any statements, whether public or private in nature. It is important that no statements be made so as to not prejudice this claim in any way which can happen if public or private comments are made about this claim by City staff or Council Members.
11. Reorganization of the Human Resources Division
It is recommended that the City Council
1. Approve the revisions to the reorganization of the Human Resources Division by converting the Human Resources Technician position to a Human Resources Analyst II position; and
2. Authorize the Finance Director to complete the budget amendments and appropriations and make necessary adjustments.
PUBLIC HEARING
12. Adoption of an Ordinance to Incorporate Los Angeles County's Emblem Program Into Chapter 128 And Amend Chapter 127 and 128 to Incorporate by Reference The County’s Title 11, Health Code, and Portions of Title 8, Consumer Protections Code, to Allow For The County to Perform Cannabis Inspections and Enforcement Actions Within The City It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing; and
2. Find the proposed ordinance is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub. Resources Code, §§ 21000 et seq.) (“CEQA”) and the State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs, tit. 14, §§ 15000 et seq.). Specifically, the ordinance is categorically exempt from CEQA under Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exception) since it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment.; and
3. Introduce by first reading, by title only and waive further reading Ordinance 1520, entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK,
CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE VI, BUSINESS REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 127 AND CHAPTER 128, ADDING SECTIONS 127.21 AND 128.31 INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE LOS ANGELES COUNTY’S TITLE 11, HEALTH CODE, AND PORTIONS OF TITLE 8, CONSUMER PROTECTIONS
CODE, TO ALLOW FOR THE COUNTY TO PERFORM INSPECTIONS AND
ENFORCEMENT OF COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES WITHIN THE CITY, AND ADDING SECTION 128.32 TO INCORPORATE THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY’S EMBLEM PROGRAM.”
13. Consideration of a General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation from Commercial/Industrial to Park Space, a Zone Change from Industrial Commercial to Open Space, and a Design Review for the construction of a new approximately 9,000 square foot pocket park (Ana Montenegro Park) located at APN 8536-016-902 (Case Numbers PR 25-25, Z 25-01, AGP 25-01; APPLICANT: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK)
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-036 entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park Adopting (1) An Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Ana Montenegro Park Project Located at APN 8536-016-902.”; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-037 entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park Approving General Plan Amendment No. AGP 25-01 to change to the Land Use Designation from Commercial/Industrial to Park Space.; and
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-038 entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park Approving Zoning Code Amendment No. Z 25-01 to change to the Zoning Designation from Industrial Commercial to Open Space.; and
5. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-039 entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park approving Design Review No. PR 25-25 for the design of the park.; and
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
14. Designation of a Representative for the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Accept nominations on the floor by the Members of the City Council; and
2. Appoint a representative, and adopt Resolution No. 2025-035 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Appointing a Representative to the Board of Trustees of the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District" (SGVMVC); and
3. Direct the Chief Deputy City Clerk to provide notification to the SGVMVC of the action taken by the governing body.
15. Review of Commission Applications and Consideration of Appointments to Fill the Scheduled Vacancy for the Planning Commission
It is recommended that the City Council review all commission applications for the Planning Commission and make the respective appointment for the five (5) Planning Commissioner Seats.
CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE DISSOLVED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
16. 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.
17. Treasurer's Report SA - August 2025
It is recommended that the Board receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for August 2025.
FINANCE AUTHORITY
18. Treasurer's Report FA - August 2025
It is recommended that the Board receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for August 2025.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
19. Baldwin Park Housing Authority’s Warrants and Demands It is recommended that the Board ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
20. Treasurer's Report HA - August 2025
It is recommended that the Board receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for August 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 9th day of October 2025.
Christopher Saenz
City Clerk
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