CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Agenda
February 4, 2026, 7:00 PM
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Daniel Damian
Jean M. Ayala
Alejandra Avila
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 for being the First Female to reach 1,000 Career Basketball Points presented to Cailei Audrey Buna from Sierra Vista High School
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. Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2026, and Special Meeting Minutes of December 17, 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 January 21, 2026 and the Special Meeting held on December 17, 2025.
3. Acquisition of Specialized Firearms for SWAT Operations It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the acquisition of ten (10) Daniel Defense DDM4v7 select-fire rifles and associated tactical accessories for SWAT operations at a total cost of $45,824.46; and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to make the appropriation and necessary budget adjustment using the Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund (Fund #205) for this purchase; and
3. Authorize the Chief of Police to execute the purchase upon Council approval and complete all necessary procurement documentation.
4. Authorize Award of Contract to FS Contractors, Inc. to Construct Block Walls at Ana Montenegro Park
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve and award the construction contract to construct block walls at Ana Montenegro Park to FS Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $105,775.00; and
2. Approve a 10% construction contingency in the amount of $10,577.00 for the project; and
3. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract with FS Contractors, Inc.; and
4. Authorize the Director of Finance to make appropriations and budget adjustments to cover the awarded contract amount plus the contingency, and set up necessary account numbers.
5. Authorization to Publish a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Citywide Landscape Maintenance Services
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize Staff to publish a Request for Proposal for Professional Landscape Maintenance Services to commence in May 2026.; and
2. Continue with the current landscape vendor to maintain existing contract sites until a new contract is awarded (the City is currently negotiating the CIP increase).; and
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to make the appropriation and necessary budget adjustments.
PUBLIC HEARING
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
6. Honorary Memorial Sign for Officer Sam Riveros
It is recommended that the City Council consider and approve initiation of the following options to honor Officer Sam Riveros:
1. Install the memorial sign designation at the 4200 block of Filhurst Avenue as "Officer Sam Riveros Way"; or
2. Install the memorial sign designation at Bogart Avenue as "Officer Sam Riveros Way."; or
3. Rename a portion of Bogart Avenue as "Officer Sam Riveros Way."
Once selection is made
1. Authorize the installation of Memorial Street signs at the selected location; and
2. Direct staff to coordinate with appropriate City departments to complete the installation and plan a dedication ceremony;
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to make the necessary appropriation and budget adjustments within the Public Works existing resources.
7. Animal Control Comparison: Inland Valley Humane Society and Los Angeles County Animal Care & Control Presented by Captain Josh Henricks
8. CDBG Sidewalk Project Update presented by Daniel Padilla, Director of Public Works.
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 29th day of January 2026.
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].