CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Agenda - REVISED
December 3, 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
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Presentation –Recognition of Retirement for Building Inspector Michael Teran Presentation - Honoring Saint Vincent de Paul – St. John the Baptist Conference Presentation – Recognition for the 2025 Julia McNiell Senior Center King & Queen — Mr. Arminio Bill Alvarez and Ms. Olivia Sanchez
Proclamation - Native American Heritage Month presented to San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians Gabrieleno
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. Approval of Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2025
It is recommended that the City Council approve the following meeting minutes of the Special City Council Meeting, Regular City Council Meeting, Finance Authority Meeting and Housing Authority Meeting held on November 19, 2025.
3. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1519 Adopting the 2025 California Building Code, 2025 California Residential Code, 2025 California Existing Building Code, 2025 California Mechanical Code, 2025 California Plumbing Code, 2025 California Electrical Code, 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 California Energy Code, 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 California Historical Code, 2025 California Reference Standards Code, 2025 California Fire Code, and 2026 Los Angeles County Fire Code It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Find the enforcement of the most current editions of the California Building Standards Code with local amendments thereof, as recited herein as certain minimum standards are necessary for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare of citizens of Baldwin Park.
2. Find the adoption of the State Building Codes in their most current editions is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15308 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
3. Find, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.5 and 17958.7 a City may make such modifications in the requirements of the regulations, adopted pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17922, as it determines to be reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographic conditions.
4. Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1519 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 150 OF TITLE XV AND ADDING NEW SECTIONS TO CHAPTER 150 TO
TITLE XV OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, SPECIFICALLY ADOPTING THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE , 2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, 2025 California Wildland- Urban Interface CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA REFERENCE STANDARDS CODE, 2025 California Fire Code and 2026 Los Angeles County Fire Code, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES, AS MANDATED BY CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 18938.”
4. Contract Extension for Three Firms, JLee Engineering, RKA Consulting Group, and Willdan Engineering, to Provide As-Needed Building Plan Check and Inspection Services It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve three-year contract extensions for the three separate firms listed below to be used for As-Needed Building Plan Check and Inspection Services; and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to make the appropriation and necessary budget adjustments; and
3. Authorize the Mayor to execute agreements with each of the three firms, with a term ending December 31, 2028, and up to $50,000 annually in compensation, for the purpose of providing Building plan check and inspection services on an as-needed basis.
Consultant Location
JLee Engineering, Inc. Alhambra, CA
RKA Consulting Group Walnut, CA
Willdan Engineering San Bernardino, CA
5. Ordinance No. 1522 Amendment to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO), Chapter 117 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code Incorporating CPI-U Annual Adjustment Methodology and Determining the Matter is Exempt under CEQA
It is recommended that the City Council Introduce and Adopt Ordinance No. 1522 amending Chapter 117 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code to clarify the Annual Rent Adjustment Methodology for Controlled Rental Units using the April 12-month CPI-U Index, with adjustments effective each August, and limiting rent Increases to the lesser of the CPI-U change or 5 percent.
6. Approval of a Contract with RRM Design Group to Prepare Pre-Approved Accessory Dwelling Unit Construction Plans
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award a contract to RRM Design Group to prepare construction plans for City-sponsored pre- approved ADU plans;
2. Authorize the Mayor, or designee, to execute the attached agreement with RRM Design Group to provide consulting services in an amount not to exceed $65,000; and
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate $65,000 from Fund 235-General Plan Fees and make necessary budget adjustment.
7. Approval of a contract with Constant and Associates to provide consulting services to update the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan in Compliance with State and Federal Law It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award a contract to Constant and Associates to prepare an update to the City of Baldwin Park’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan;
2. Authorize the Mayor, or designee, to execute the attached agreement with Constant and Associates to provide consulting services in an amount not to exceed $151,008.13; and
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate $151,008.13 from Fund 235-General Plan Fees and make necessary budget adjustments.
PUBLIC HEARING
8. Public Hearing and Ordinance No. 1523: Proposed Extension of Moratorium Upon New, Non- Retail, Commercial Cannabis Operations
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Conduct the Public Hearing; and
2. Waive full reading and adopt title only by four-fifths vote Ordinance 1523 entitled: “AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING AN
URGENCY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON APPROVAL,
COMMENCEMENT, ESTABLISHMENT, OR OPERATION OF ALL COMMERCIAL (NON-RETAIL) CANNABIS LAND USES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION
CANNABIS MANUFACTURING, DISTRIBUTION, PROCESSING, DELIVERIES, AND CULTIVATION.”
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
9. Open Meeting and Teleconference Requirements and Approval of Policy on Distributions to Public Participation During Remote or Hybrid Meetings
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Policy on Distributions to Public Participation During Remote or Hybrid Meetings.
CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE DISSOLVED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
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 26th day of November 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].