CITY COUNCIL
FINANCE AUTHORITY Mayor Daniel Damian
HOUSING AUTHORITY SAN GABRIEL Mayor Pro Tem Jean M. Ayala VALLEY Councilmember Alejandra Avila
REGULAR MEETING Councilmember Emmanuel J. Estrada
Minutes Councilmember Manuel Lozano
January 21, 2026, 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 Damian.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Pastor Jackson and Pastor Flores.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Avila.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Saenz performed roll call.
MEMBERS:
Councilmember Alejandra Avila (present)
Councilmember Emmanuel Estrada (present)
Councilmember Manuel Lozano (present)
Mayor Pro Tem Jean M. Ayala (present)
Mayor Daniel Damian (present)
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. He reported there is no reportable action.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Damian announced that 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
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Bradley Kim, Contract and Grant Manager, gave the update for the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Damian opened Public Communications at approximately 7:37 p.m., the following spoke:
1) Irma Morales 2) Ynette Whitley 3) Patrice Stanzione 4) Jorge De Real Carlos 5) Yolanda Pompa 6) Elena Robles 7) Chris S 8) Sam Brown 9) Aaron Simental 10) Javier Ramon 11) Jim V 12) Lu Cruz 01-21-2026 City Council Regular_FA_HA Meeting Minutes
13) Joshua Arenas 14) Francisco Arenas 15) Jeny Amaya 1 6) Jeszabel Millan 17) John Rios 18) Abel
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, public communications was closed at approximately 8:25 p.m.
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 Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [S - 0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
2. Treasurer's Report CC - November 2025
Motion receive and file the Treasurer's Report for November 2025.
MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
3. Meeting Minutes of December 17, 2025
Motion to approve the following meeting minutes of Regular City Council Meeting, Finance Authority Meeting and Housing Authority Meeting held on December 17, 2025.
MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [5 - O . AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
4. Budget Transfer for National Peace Officers Memorial Week Attendance to Honor Officer Samuel Riveros
Motion to:
1. Approve budget transfer of $35,000 from Account 100-30-340-50120-00000 (Patrol Overtime) to Account 100-30-300-53350-00000 (Meetings and Conferences) for National Peace Officers Memorial Week attendance; and
2. Authorize the Chief of Police to finalize travel arrangements for ten department personnel;
3. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents related to this transfer; and,
4. Authorize the Director of Finance to process the transfer and make necessary budget adjustments.
MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
PUBLIC HEARING
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
Update on Project Activities Implemented by the San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity Motion to receive and file the updates on project activities implemented by the San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity and provide an update every six months, starting June 2026.
MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN 01-21-2026 City Council Regular_FA_HA Meeting Minutes
CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE DISSOLVED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
6. Successor Agency to The Dissolved Community Development Commission of The City of Baldwin Park Warrants and Demands
Motion to ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Emmanuel Estrada to adopt.
Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
7. Treasurer's Report SA - November 2025
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for November 2025.
MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Emmanuel Estrada to adopt.
Motion Passed [S - 0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN Approval of the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 26-27) for the Period from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 and Administrative Budget Motion to:
1. Approve the estimated ROPS 26-27 for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027
2. Adopt the Successor Agency Administrative Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27
3. Adopt Resolution No. SA 2026-001
4. Direct staff to send the approved ROPS 26-27 to the County Executive Office, County Auditor Controller, the State Controller, and DOF by February 1, 2026; and,
5. Instruct staff to post the approved ROPS 26-27 on the City's website.
MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Emmanuel Estrada to adopt.
Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
FINANCE AUTHORITY
9. Treasurer's Report FA - November 2025
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for November 2025.
MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt.
Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
HOUSING AUTHORITY
10. Baldwin Park Housing Authority's Warrants and Demands Motion to ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M Ayala, seconded by Manuel Lozano to adopt.
Motion Passed [4 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA ABSTAIN: DAMIAN
11. Treasurer's Report HA - November 2025
It is recommended that the Board receive and file the Treasurer's Report for November 2025.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M Ayala seconded by Manuel Lozano to adopt.
Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN 01-21-2026 City Council Regular_FA_HA Meeting Minutes
CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATION Mayor Pro Tem Jean M. Ayala sought consensus from the City Council to discuss the consideration of dedicating the 4200 block of Fillhurst Avenue to the memory of Officer Samuel Riveros.
Councilmember Lozano sought consensus from the City Council to direct staff to reach out to the Senate and Assembly representatives to request assistance with CalTrans regarding the upkeep of the on/off ramps around Baldwin Park.
Councilmember Estrada sought consensus from the City Council to direct staff to research the opportunity to apply for the Domestic Violence Grant.
Councilmember Avila sought consensus from the City Council to direct staff to coordinate with the Baldwin Park Unified School District regarding the upkeep in front of schools. Also requested staff to return with an update on the ROEM Payments.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Damian motioned to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:29 p.m.
APPROVED: February 4, 2026
Daniel Damian, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christopher Saenz, City Clerk
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